ESOL For Families Writing
Course Summary
Course Code: DOL1A70Y24
Start Date: Monday 28 April 2025
Start Time and Lesson Duration: 10:00 for 02:00 hours
Duration: 10 lessons over 10 week(s)
Location: Online Live
Fee: Free Help
Description
A chance to improve your spoken and written English whilst living in the UK. This term focuses on writing skills.
This course suitable for speakers of all languages where English is an additional language. Can't find a course to suit you? Please email us at aclfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk.
What s this course about?
On this adult only course, find out more about what the English children learn at school and learn how to communicate with the school about your children.
Who is the course for?
This course is for parents/carers whose English is a second language.
What can I expect to learn?
You will find out how children learn English in schools so you can support your child. We will cover conversation as well as spelling, grammar and punctuation.
How will I learn?
All sessions are informal and will include practical tasks to try and complete.
The session will be facilitated by the tutor in an informal and relaxed environment.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will be given tutor feedback at the end of each task. The tutor will work with you to help you to think about your progress and decide on points where you may need more practice.
Will I have to do any work at home ?
Generally, there is no requirement for any work at home, but you may want to practice skills learnt. Some course may require extra activities and reflections from home, but this will be discussed further during your first session with the tutor.
What will I need to provide?
A laptop, phone or tablet with access to the internet as this course is being delivered online.
GUIDANCE FOR ONLINE SESSIONS
1. Online sessions are hosted via Microsoft Teams
2. A link will be sent to your email address between 1 to 24 hours prior to the session commencing
3. Please check your junk/spam folder, as sometimes the session links are sent here by your email provider
4. If you are signing up to a course less than 24 hours of the course start time, or after the first session has commenced, please enrol on the course and email aclfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk
Are there any other costs?
There are no extra costs associated with this course.
What can I do next?
When you finish the course we will provide you with details about what programmes you can move on to next.
Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact ACLfamilylearning@essex.gov.uk.