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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) ESOL skills for work and citizenship If English isn’t your first language and you want to gain a recognised national certificate for your course of study, we want to offer you the best possible choices to help you improve your English skills and achieve your goals. Some courses are for women only. Some courses are for men only. Some courses are for men and women. Benefits: Fully accredited qualifications to show potential employers and apply for British Citizenship: • speaking and listening (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1) • speaking, listening, reading, writing (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1) Learn and practise skills you will need for work Topics will be chosen from: • job adverts / job applications / CV / job specifications / job interviews • advice and guidance / health and safety / customer care • common work practices / communicating with colleagues Learn about different aspects of British Citizenship Topics will be chosen from: • what is citizenship? • Parliament and the electoral system • the UK as a diverse society • working in the UK • education • volunteering and citizenship • knowing the law • getting involved in your community ESOL skills for life If English isn’t your first language and you want to improve your English skills but do not need a recognised national certificate from your course of study, we want to offer you the best possible choices to help you to do this and achieve your goals. Some courses are for women only. Some courses are for men only. Some courses are for men and women. Benefits: • matching the learning to meet your individual needs • practise and improve all English skills (Pre Entry, Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3) • build confidence while you learn • help children with their homework • be able to speak to professional people (doctors / teachers) • be able to feel confident in the community • topics will be chosen from: education / daily life / health / housing How to enrol: Call in to your nearest Lifelong Learning centre to pick up an enrolment pack. Bring your completed enrolment pack and all of your documents and identification (for example, your passport) to the Coldhurst Centre and we will give you an appointment date and time. You will need to allow approximately half an hour for your appointment. If you decide to enrol straightaway you should allow half an hour for this too. Mohammed Azram Mohammed Azram came to the UK in the early 60s with a few friends. They settled in Birmingham. At that time, the steel industry was booming and he found employment straight away. He was very pleased with his achievement and thought of himself as lucky. “I could operate all functional machines e.g. welding, casting, grinding etc. Even though I never went to school in my home country, I never had problems with communication at work and outside the work environment. However, when the industry collapsed in late 80s I struggled to find work and decided to come and live in Oldham and found employment in a local factory”. Mohammed could speak English but had never learnt to read or write. “I never felt a need to learn the English language as I felt capable of fulfilling my own needs and managed to support my family”. Now at 56, Mohammed has found himself unemployed. “I want to work because all my life I have worked in factories. I can operate most industrial machines but now when I go the jobcentre they ask for English language certificates.” He enrolled on the course in January 2012. Since the start of his class, he has progressed immensely and completes most literacy tasks independently. He displays an extremely positive learning attitude towards his work. He achieved a 100% attendance and punctuality record. He enjoys coming to classes, doing his homework and especially likes to share his experience on the topics and life in the UK. All the other learners benefit from his contribution. “I used to feel useless but since starting these classes, I feel that I can achieve something. I was reluctant to join college because I thought it was for young people and felt out of place attending college. But Oldham Lifelong Learning at the library is very different and I don’t feel overwhelmed about it. My classroom environment is warm. I learn with other people from different countries and we talk about different cultures. In my course, I have discussed topics such as problems in my neighbourhood, recycling, employment and the NHS and the royal family. I have learnt so many things; reading, writing, computer skills and other things.” “I am very happy that Oldham Lifelong Learning is in Oldham, it has given me opportunities to get a certificate. I’m not sure about getting a job in the near future but I am sure to continue with my English classes. I am grateful to have access to learning, my life is different and meaningful now. I have made new friends and during breaks we joke and talk about things”. 36 If your course fee is £60 or more you can pay in 3 equal monthly instalments
Paying for your course: Further information on fees and charges is on page 71 September 2012 – February 2013 (18 weeks) Intensive ESOL Skills for Work and Citizenship Individual ESOL Skills for Work and Citizenship What What Gain a speaking and listening certificate in ESOL supported by Entry to Employment and LLU+ Citizenship materials at the following levels: Individual ESOL Skills for Life Practise and improve your English skills and build confidence while you learn. ESOL Skills for work and citizenship level 1 / Entry 3 / Entry 2 / Entry 1 ESOL Skills for life Entry 3 / Entry 2 Entry 1 / Pre Entry When When When Monday, Tuesday am or pm or Wednesday and Thursday am or pm Tuesday evening Wednesday, Thursday or Friday am or Thursday pm Start Date Start Date Start Date Monday 17 September 2012 for 18 weeks x 5.5 hours per week. Monday 17 September 2012 for 18 weeks x 3 hours per week. Where Where Where Coldhurst, Werneth, Oldham Lifelong Learning Centres. Not all centres available at all times. February 2013 – July 2013 (18 weeks) Intensive ESOL Skills for Work and Citizenship Monday 17 September 2011 for 18 weeks x 2 hours per week. Coldhurst. Coldhurst and Werneth Lifelong Learning Centres. Not all centres available at all times. Individual ESOL Skills for Work and Citizenship What What What Progress from Speaking and Listening to Reading and Writing certificate in ESOL supported by Entry to Employment and LLU+ Citizenship materials at the following levels: Gain a Speaking and Listening certificate in ESOL supported by Entry to Employment and LLU+ Citizenship materials at the following levels: Individual ESOL Skills for Life ESOL Skills for Life Entry 3 / Entry 2 Entry 1 / Pre Entry ESOL Skills for Work and Citizenship Level 1 / Entry 3 / Entry 2 / Entry 1 Practise and improve your English skills and build confidence while you learn. When When When Monday, Tuesday am or pm or Wednesday and Thursday am or pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday am Wednesday, Thursday or Friday am or Thursday pm Start Date Start Date Start Date Monday 25 February 2013 for 18 weeks x 5.5 hours per week. Monday 25 February 2013 for 18 weeks x 3 hours per week. Where Where Where Coldhurst, Werneth, Oldham Lifelong Learning Centres. Not all centres available at all times. Monday 25 February 2013 for 18 weeks x 2 hours per week. Werneth and Oldham Coldhurst and Werneth Lifelong Learning Centres. Not all centres available at all times. 37
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