ESOL Progression Courses
Our ESOL Progression Courses are aimed at adults in Hampshire aged 19+ looking to develop their English skills further. Our courses can provide learners with a pathway into work, or learning to drive in the UK. We shall also be offering preparation for the UK Citizenship Certificate in 2024.
Hampshire Learns ESOL Progression courses are delivered by our qualified ESOL and Employability tutor.
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This course is aimed at adults living in Hampshire aged 19+ who would like to develop their knowledge and skills about working in the UK. This course would help if you would like support and guidance about where to look for work, and to identify the skills, attitudes and values employers in the UK will be looking for. You will develop your English skills, identify barriers to work and begin to create a personal action plan. Your tutor will also help you to identify your next steps towards employment or further learning. The course will cover:
- list your education, achievements and skills for your personal statement
- identify any barriers to employment and list how you can overcome these barriers
- identify where to look for work and find relevant vacancies
- list the requirements of specific job role and how to apply
- find out what to expect, and what to prepare for an interview in the UK
This course is suitable where English is your second or other language (ESOL) at Entry 3/ Pre-Intermediate level to Advanced level. For more information please see the course flyer or email us at Hampshire.learns@hants.gov.uk.
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This course is aimed at adults living in Hampshire aged 19+ who would like to develop their knowledge and skills further about working in the UK. This course will help if you would like support and guidance from a tutor to look for work in the UK. You will develop your English skills further to be able to answer interview questions confidently using the STAR method. Your tutor will also help you to identify your next steps towards employment or further learning. The course will cover:
- Develop a professional CV and cover letter
- Find out about ways you can learn new skills for employment through volunteering, apprenticeships, SWAPS or skills bootcamps
- Practice answering situational interview questions confidently using the STAR method
- Create a progression plan using SMART targets for your next steps
This course is suitable where English is your second or other language (ESOL) at intermediate level and above. It is expected that you will attend 100% of your lesson to get the maximum benefit from this course. Hampshire Learns adult education courses are tailored to meet your individual learning needs. For more information please see the flyer or email us at hampshire.learns@hants.gov.uk
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This introductory course is for adults living in Hampshire aged 19+ who meet the eligibility and residency criteria. This course is a progression opportunity for intermediate to advanced ESOL learners to develop your English skills to apply for the UK Driving Theory Test. This six week course will develop your confidence to be able to access and complete the online theory test. This course will help you to achieve the following:
- Begin to recognise warning and advisory road signs and be able to discuss the different shapes, colours, and types of UK road signs.
- Identify road markings and begin to talk about the rules and regulations for each using the correct English terminology and tenses.
- Attempt to discuss hazard perception questions using both written and spoken English to develop your confidence to use driving terminology in the correct format and context.
- Build your confidence reading and writing the terminology that is used in the UK driving theory test by answering practice questions in a supportive group.
- Complete self-directed written tasks, quizzes and activities between sessions that aim to develop your spoken and written English.
This course is suitable where English is your second or other language (ESOL) at Entry 3 Level (Pre-Intermediate) to Advanced level. 100% attendance is expected to get the maximum benefit from this course. Please note that there will be no examinations or tests and your UK Driving Theory Test will not be provided in this course.
For more information about this course, please see the flyer or contact our team at hampshire.learns@hants.gov.uk -
This course is for adults living in Hampshire aged 19+ who meet the eligibility and residency criteria. This course is a progression opportunity for intermediate to advanced ESOL learners to develop your English skills further to apply for the UK Driving Theory Test. This six week course will develop your confidence to be able to access and complete the online theory test. This course will help you to achieve the following:
- Recognise 12 warning and advisory road signs with ease and be able to explain the different shapes, colours and types of road signs.
- Select at least 4 road markings correctly and be able to talk about the rules and regulations for each.
- Be able to answer at least 4 hazard perception questions correctly using both written and spoken English with the correct spelling, grammar and tense.
- Complete a practice driving theory test to develop confidence in reading and writing English for driving theory.
This course is suitable where English is your second or other language (ESOL) at Entry 3 Level (Pre-Intermediate) to Advanced level. 100% attendance is expected to get the maximum benefit from this course. Please note that there will be no examinations or tests and your UK Driving Theory Test will not be provided in this course.
For more information about this course, please see the flyer or contact our team at hampshire.learns@hants.gov.uk