- Institution:Bromley College of Further & Higher Education
- Method:At the institution
- Location:Bromley
- Type:Courses
- Course Fee:By Request
- Entry Requirements:
- Award:
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Course Description:
General information
All ESOL courses at Bromley College are offered during the day (15 hours) and evening (6 hours) and they all lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
All full-time students will follow an English language course plus another course preparing them for work. Courses are offered at two sites - Rookery Lane, Bromley and The Hawthorn Learning Centre, Penge.
Course content
The main aim of ESOL is to improve your English through: ? Lots of speaking practice ? Writing tasks for everyday communication ? Reading tasks for everyday communication ? Listening practice ? Grammar and vocabulary
The 15-hour day programme consists of:
? 8 hours classroom work ? 1 hour workshop ? 1 hour tutorial ? 5 hours of IT and Numeracy (lower level) or vocational (higher level)
The 6-hour evening programme consists of classroom work and workshop.
Teaching and assessment
Classroom work combines speaking, listening, reading and writing with the use of IT and real-life materials.
All courses use the language laboratory in their workshops to gain confidence in IT skills and to encourage independent learning.
The tutorial programme offers continual support and guidance.
? All courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications.
? Regular exam practice takes place throughout the year.
? Regular homework is given.
Progression
All students can progress to a higher level of ESOL, a college vocational course or employment.
Entry requirements All new students are tested to find out their level (from beginner to advanced).