Course(s): ESOL
Portia is on the ESOL course and already feeling so much more confident to speak to strangers.
Portia tells us her story:
My course is about learning, speaking and writing in English, and I have learnt lots on this course. It has given me more confidence to speak when I go to my son’s school or when I take my son to the children’s centre. This course has helped me a lot, because I used to be shy when speaking in public but now I feel so much more confident. I used to feel like people were going to laugh at me so I didn’t want to take my son to nursery or to the children’s centre. But now I can go out with my son and speak to strangers and whether my English is good or not I still feel able to speak. I feel so much happier because of this course.
After this course I want to go further, so I can gain the qualifications to be able to go to university and learn hairdressing because I want to become a hairdresser.
I would recommend this course to others because the course has helped me improve my English. So if I saw somebody struggling with their English in the same way I did, I would tell them all about this course. The course was very good because the teacher came down to our level to teach us so that we understand it properly and encourage us try and succeed.
Portia Dokuah
Our courses, Pre-Entry ESOL, are designed for learners who are new to the English language or want to build a basic language skill. You will learn simple speaking, listening, reading, and writing, so that you can manage practical life situations. Our tutors support you to learn at your own pace.
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Our courses include ESOL, and family learning holiday craft sessions for parents, carers and their children aged 4-11 years, with all materials provided. Our ESOL courses help you to learn to speak, listen, write and read in English to a standard where you can communicate for everyday life.
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Our life skills programme includes courses for ESOL, wellbeing, and digital skills. Progress your English to an accredited standard with our range of ESOL courses. Improve your health and wellbeing with mindful creative classes or yoga sessions. Develop your IT skills with our digital courses.
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UCRA is a community organisation serving courses linked to skills shortages in Royal Greenwich, with qualifications and opportunities into employment. Our courses cover ESOL, functional English and maths, exercise, health and social care, mental health, teaching, and childcare and early years.
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ESOL course are designed to help you if you are new to English or want to build your basic English language skills. Learn to start speaking in English for everyday life, and develop to improve your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to advanced level.
Build digital skills to support you in everyday life and work. Hands-on training in computer basics, Microsoft Word and Powerpoint, online searching, and internet safety. Our courses are aimed at beginners to learn at your own pace and boost your confidence, and employability and life skills.
Hearing someone else’s story can inspire you to start your learning journey.
