English

Grammar and punctuation – Part 1 & 2

Duration: These courses are each 6 weeks long.

Content: This course introduces learners to basic English grammar and punctuation skills.

Learners will  

  • explore the purpose and use of word types: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs
  • identify and use a range of punctuation markers which include capital letters, full stops, question marks and commas

Introduction to writing - Part 1

Duration: This course is 6 weeks long or workshop.

Content: This course introduces learners to basic English writing skills.

Learners will - 

  • explore sentence structure in order to express ideas clearly
  • construct simple sentences and punctuating it effectively to develop meaning and clarity
  • develop writing skills using past, present and future tenses

Introduction to writing - Part 2

Duration: This course is 6 weeks long or workshop.

Content: This course develops learners to build their confidence in English writing skills.

Learners will - 

  • learn to write better sentences using accurate grammar and punctuation and applying this knowledge to a number of practical writing tasks, such as writing a short note, writing a text message and writing a card
  • correctly spell a range of simple familiar words

Reading with confidence

Duration: This course is 6 weeks long.

Content: This course aims to improve learner’s confidence with reading. 

Learners will -

  • grasp different reading strategies (scan, skim etc)
  • read short stories and informational texts
  • read instructions and procedures
  • read signs and labels

Preparation for Functional Skills 

Duration: 6 weeks or workshop.

Content: This course develops learners’ reading, writing and speaking skills.

Learners will

  • develop reading and writing skills of short, simple texts on familiar topics and experiences
  • develop your communication skills and confidence to take part in group discussions
  • learn and use strategies to improve your spelling

Course requirements

Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.

What could these courses lead to?

On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement. At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.

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