What is ESOL in the UK?

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ESOL Explained

ESOL is a course for learners where English isn't their first language. The course enables learners who want to improve their skills to help them study, find work or manage in everyday life.
The course develops and enhances written and spoken English language skills students become more confident in life and work settings and are able to achieve their aims and ambitions for the future.

The course can be studied part-time or full-time so the length of the course varies depending on the option you choose.

There are 5 key levels of ESOL:

Entry 1 - Very Basic
Entry 2- Beginner
Entry 3 - Independent User
Level 1 - Intermediate
Level 2 - Upper Intermediate

What is learned in all levels are:
• Speaking and listening skills in a variety of situations
• Reading techniques to help you read and understand more effectively
• Writing techniques to enable you to write in many different situations

Students are required to sit an examination to proceed onto the next level.

ESOL enables learners to familiarise themselves with the English language and understand how English is used in work and in different settings as part of daily communication.

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