English for Business Administration ( Essential Skills Entry Level)

English for Business Administration ( Essential Skills Entry Level)


Who is this course for?
To improve the development of literacy skills for study, work or personal development.

What previous knowledge/experience are required?
No previous experience is necessary. You will carry out an assessment and your tutor will do a diagnostic assessment with you to ensure the work is pitched at the right level for you.

What is the level of the course?
E1 and above

What will the course cover and what can I expect to do by the end of it?
Learning needs will be set to help your individual needs and will cover, as appropriate to your level the following topics : Listen, respond and engage in discussion Reading strategies to deal with different kinds of text Spelling strategies to learn the spelling of words you need Writing styles for different purposes - letters, poetry etc Work on reading comprehension Study of set text Work on grammar and punctuation.

What teaching and learning methods will be used on the course?
You will be taught small groups, pair work and individual work. You will be shown ways of integrating your learning outside the classroom. Regular homework will be set.

How will we assess your progress on the course?
Learning needs will be set to help your individual needs and will cover, as appropriate to your level the following topics : Listen, respond and engage in discussion Reading strategies to deal with different kinds of text Spelling strategies to learn the spelling of words you need Writing styles for different purposes - letters, poetry etc Work on reading comprehension Study of set text Work on grammar and punctuation.

What type of qualification will passing this course give me?
Edexcel Qualification

What extra study/practice do we expect you to do outside the class?
Regular homework will be set.

What can I do after completing this course?
There are a variety of progression routes. You can either work towards a higher level of study such as GCSE English or join another course in the college. Your tutor will advise you at the end of the course.

Are there any other costs? (e.g. materials, equipment or books I need to buy before or during the course)
None