British Culture		Course Key
		Initial Assessment  Concession Available  Blended Course  Online Course

Course Fee

*FREE

Who is this course for?

Are you new to the UK?

Do you want help to feel more at home and connected to British culture?

Do you want to meet others in the same position?

Do you want to connect with others in your community?

 

Then this may be the course for you.

 

This course is for adults who would like to find out more about British Culture.  The course will include a range of topics designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of British Culture including the geography of the UK, government, places of interest in the UK, roles and responsibilities of British Citizens and the diverse range of festivals and celebrations in the UK. English skills will be embedded into the course.   

You will be encouraged to attend regularly. 

 

Location: 

Course Details:

This course runs for 10 weeks at 2 hours per lesson.

Entry Requirements:

You will need to provide evidence that you have any of the following:

• Been a resident of the UK/ EU for the past three years.
• Proof of immigration status
• Aged 19+
• 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. 
• You must be committed to attending regularly and completing home study.
• Your English kills will need to be Entry level 2 or above.

The benefits of this course:

This course will help you to gain a deeper understanding of British Culture, helping you to adapt to life in the UK.  You will also develop your speaking and listening, reading and writing skills as part of the course. 

Teaching:

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 will progress be monitored and assessed?

Your individual learning goals will be agreed at the beginning of the course and recorded on your individual learning plan.  The ILP will be used throughout the course to assess your progress.  Progression will be monitored through assessment via observation of practical activities, marking of completed work and through group discussion.  The tutor will assess your learning during the sessions and will provide you with individual feedback.  You will be asked to provide feedback of your learning experience via a questionnaire.

 

After completing this course, could I progress onto another course?

This course can provide progression onto the next Functional Skills level or to GCSE English. Gaining a qualification at Level 2 can provide an entry point into a wide variety of career options and other further study. After this course you may want to progress onto an English course to help you to develop your skills.  

Equipment Required:

You may wish to bring a note pad and a pen or pencil.

Any other materials you need for the course are provided by us.

 

Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.