Online ESOL Beginner course

Course facts

Method of Study: This is an online self-study English course which benefits from Tutor Support. Regular tutor feedback is provided at the end of each Unit to increase students' awareness of their academic strengths and weaknesses.
The learning materials for this online course cover ESOL Entry level 2; A2/CEFR.
The learning materials for this online course cover ESOL Entry level 2; A2/CEFR.

Course Duration: approximately 100 GLH.
The course must be completed within 12 weeks. Extensions may be applied under the special circumstances rule (see T&C).
24 hours/7 days a week access to the learning platform
The course must be completed within 12 weeks. Extensions may be applied under the special circumstances rule (see T&C).
24 hours/7 days a week access to the learning platform

Start date: any time

Course Fee: £85

Course content
1. Initial assessment and outline of learner's objectives.
All four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are practiced using everyday topics and situations.
Type of materials used: Word document work sheets, PDFs, Audios, Videos, Interactive activities, Online Quizzes
View sample materials
2. Unit 1: Essential vocabulary and use of common phrases
Greeting and introducing yourself
Blending sounds
Time of the day
Short Form filling
Listening and pronunciation
Making notes/answering questions from audio recordings (approx.30 audios in this Unit)
Functions (describe familiar people, give personal information, ask questions, apologise, give reason etc.)
Question forms
Interactive activities
Some of the topics include: me and my family, work, homes, community and neighbourhood, shopping, health etc.
Test (tutor marked assessment)
3. Unit 2: Listening-Speaking, participating in conversations
Giving and following directions, signs
Collocations
Travel
Speaking lesson via our platform
Booking appointments
Jobs
Reading, short text comprehension, emails
Interactive activities
Quiz
Test (tutor marked assessment)
4. Unit 3: Sentence structure- nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, articles
Linkers and vocabulary
Definitions, types and functions of the different word classes
Subject and object- roles in a sentence
Using some, any and none
Written Practice
Interactive activities
Quizzes
Test (tutor marked assessment)
5. Unit 4: Present, past and future tenses
Forms and uses of the present, past and future tenses
Filling out Application forms
Talking about yourself in detail
Differentiate between texts
Letter to work (introduction to formal writing)
Interactive activities
Test (tutor marked assessment)
6. Final assessment.(tutor marked assessment)
1. Initial assessment and outline of learner's objectives.
All four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) are practiced using everyday topics and situations.
Type of materials used: Word document work sheets, PDFs, Audios, Videos, Interactive activities, Online Quizzes
View sample materials
2. Unit 1: Essential vocabulary and use of common phrases
Greeting and introducing yourself
Blending sounds
Time of the day
Short Form filling
Listening and pronunciation
Making notes/answering questions from audio recordings (approx.30 audios in this Unit)
Functions (describe familiar people, give personal information, ask questions, apologise, give reason etc.)
Question forms
Interactive activities
Some of the topics include: me and my family, work, homes, community and neighbourhood, shopping, health etc.
Test (tutor marked assessment)
3. Unit 2: Listening-Speaking, participating in conversations
Giving and following directions, signs
Collocations
Travel
Speaking lesson via our platform
Booking appointments
Jobs
Reading, short text comprehension, emails
Interactive activities
Quiz
Test (tutor marked assessment)
4. Unit 3: Sentence structure- nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions, articles
Linkers and vocabulary
Definitions, types and functions of the different word classes
Subject and object- roles in a sentence
Using some, any and none
Written Practice
Interactive activities
Quizzes
Test (tutor marked assessment)
5. Unit 4: Present, past and future tenses
Forms and uses of the present, past and future tenses
Filling out Application forms
Talking about yourself in detail
Differentiate between texts
Letter to work (introduction to formal writing)
Interactive activities
Test (tutor marked assessment)
6. Final assessment.(tutor marked assessment)

Requirements
Learners must:
1. have access to a PC and fast internet connection in order to complete this course. System requirements: Windows 7, 8, 10. Updated Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera. Desktop, tablet and mobile views are available.
2. be IT literate, i.e. access, browse and navigate through the learning platform, create,edit and submit documents, play/download audios/videos, use email and skype etc.
3. be 16+ years of age.
4. commit to a learning/assessment schedule in order to complete the course successfully. Estimated study time per week is around 8 hours, including tests and tutorial(s). Note that this is only an estimation, the actual study time will depend on the individual.
5. be A1 Users/CEFR= have completed Entry level 1 or take our Placement Test
! For absolute beginners, we recommend 1:1 online tuition prior to booking this course.
This course is suitable for candidates with (very) little knowledge of the English language (current A1 Users/CEFR) who wish to develop their language skills: you can read/write simple few word instructions, (fully or partially) understand/participate in short conversations, have an English vocabulary of at least 100 words.
Learners must:
1. have access to a PC and fast internet connection in order to complete this course. System requirements: Windows 7, 8, 10. Updated Browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera. Desktop, tablet and mobile views are available.
2. be IT literate, i.e. access, browse and navigate through the learning platform, create,edit and submit documents, play/download audios/videos, use email and skype etc.
3. be 16+ years of age.
4. commit to a learning/assessment schedule in order to complete the course successfully. Estimated study time per week is around 8 hours, including tests and tutorial(s). Note that this is only an estimation, the actual study time will depend on the individual.
5. be A1 Users/CEFR= have completed Entry level 1 or take our Placement Test
! For absolute beginners, we recommend 1:1 online tuition prior to booking this course.
This course is suitable for candidates with (very) little knowledge of the English language (current A1 Users/CEFR) who wish to develop their language skills: you can read/write simple few word instructions, (fully or partially) understand/participate in short conversations, have an English vocabulary of at least 100 words.

Assessment, Award and Tutor support
The course consists of 4 Units (please, see course content for more info) and 5 tutor-marked assessments.
Individual tutor support and guidance are available throughout the course.
Speaking lesson with ESOL Tutor (if you choose not to attend the lesson, speaking with not be included in your certificate)
Upon successful completion of this course each student will be awarded a Certificate of completion which will reflect the marks achieved. Certificates are posted free of charge to UK addresses only. In order to successfully complete this course students must achieve a PASS for each Unit.
Explanation of the grade system: This level of study corresponds to Entry level 2/ A2 User from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: (see details on our Home page).
The course consists of 4 Units (please, see course content for more info) and 5 tutor-marked assessments.
Individual tutor support and guidance are available throughout the course.
Speaking lesson with ESOL Tutor (if you choose not to attend the lesson, speaking with not be included in your certificate)
Upon successful completion of this course each student will be awarded a Certificate of completion which will reflect the marks achieved. Certificates are posted free of charge to UK addresses only. In order to successfully complete this course students must achieve a PASS for each Unit.
Explanation of the grade system: This level of study corresponds to Entry level 2/ A2 User from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: (see details on our Home page).
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Next steps
For those learners interested in progressing to the next level of study, we recommend our online ESOL Intermediate course.
For those learners interested in progressing to the next level of study, we recommend our online ESOL Intermediate course.