Pre-Entry English |
Course Type |
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Non- Accredited
Initial Assessment Required| Course Fee | *FREE | Duration | 10 Weeks |
Course Details
This learning pathway is designed to develop your English skills in reading, writing and speaking and listening, which will enable you to support your children and to develop your own skills enabling you to progress onto a qualification.
Classes are taught for 2 hours, once a week.
Course Content
The classes will help you to:
• Read a text and answer questions about it in writing.
• Gain confidence in using simple grammar forms.
• Use full stops to make simple sentences.
• Personal targets will also be agreed.
In addiition you will also complete a Communication Skills module. This module help you to further develop your English skills.
Locations
| Venue | Day | Time | Start Date | End Date | Enquire |
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| Hateley Heath FETC, West Bromwich | Tuesday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 22/09/2026 | 01/12/2026 | Enquire |
| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Wednesday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 23/09/2026 | 02/12/2026 | Enquire |
| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Thursday | 9:30am - 11:30am | 24/09/2026 | 03/12/2026 | Enquire |
| Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick | Thursday | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | 24/09/2026 | 03/12/2026 | Enquire |
| Tipton College, Tipton | Tuesday | 1pm - 3pm | 22/09/2026 | 01/12/2026 | Enquire |
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at learners with an ESOL background or very low-level English who want to progress and will enable you to revise and learn new skills away from the stresses of normal family life. You will have a qualified tutor and will have the opportunity to ask questions and improve your skills.
How will I be taught and assessed?
You will need to complete an assessment before you join the course, and advice will be given as to the suitability of the course for you. Learning will take place in a supportive environment, where professional teaching will be differentiated for individual learner needs. Your course will be classroom based and you will take part in with one to one, paired and small group work. Full participation will require you to find some time to complete homework, which will be marked and commented on by the tutor with guidance to help you to know how to improve.
How can I progress?
At the end of the course, your tutor will advise you of your progression routes which may include further English Preparation courses.
Do I need to bring my own equipment/materials?
A pen and paper to make notes. Any aids to learning (glasses, hearing aids, etc.).
*Your course is funded through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.