Teaching English and Literacy - Introduction

Are you interested to find out how to teach ESOL or literacy to students? This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in teaching ESOL or Literacy in an FE, Adult Education or voluntary setting.  You will be introduced to the types of learners and given an insight into their needs. You will look at the differences between ESOL and Literacy and begin to break down the skills needed in terms of speaking, listening, reading and writing.  You will look at published and online teaching materials for ESOL and Literacy. No previous teaching experience is needed for the course, but you should be secure in your own use of English. Once you have completed the course, you will have the opportunity to discuss with the course tutor the most appropriate progression routes onto further Teacher Training courses.

Please be prepared to provide your residency documents such as a passport, EU citizen ID card, UK Birth Certificate or Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 3 years or have entered the UK with a visa you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK - your visa, your biometric card that covers the duration of your course or any relevant home office documents to support your residency should all be uploaded. If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen we will need to see evidence of 'Pre-Settled' or 'Settled-status' documents. Also for funding purposes we would need to see evidence of payslips if working (within the last 3 months). If you are receiving benefits (e.g JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC), Housing benefits etc. please bring evidence of this).