Entry Level English Language College Certificate
This qualification enables learners to gain essential English Communication Skills. Support will be given in Reading skills at word, sentence, and paragraph level. Learners will develop their skills for reading for gist and for more detailed information.
Course Summary

Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This qualification enables learners to gain essential English Communication Skills. Support will be given in Reading skills at word, sentence, and paragraph level. Learners will develop their skills for reading for gist and for more detailed information.
Learners will develop the competency in written English, including grammar and punctuation. They will develop form filling capabilities as well as producing written accounts and free writing.
Learners will develop their skills for engaging in group discussions, such as turn-taking; polite interruption; giving their opinions; agreeing and disagreeing with opinions.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for Entry Level English Language College Certificate –
There is a pre-course assessment to allow teachers to set realistic targets
What will you learn?
Reading for gist
Reading for information
Writing – Form filling
Writing – A past narrative
Writing – Free writing
Speaking – Engaging in group discussion
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
N/A
How will you be assessed?
The student will complete a form, a reading comprehension, and a piece of free writing.
Where next?
On completion of the Entry Level English College Certificate course student will either continue to develop their skills on a further course or move to a Functional Skills Certificate course.
Careers
Most career pathways require applicants to have good English communication skills
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: November 24, 2021 3:48 pm