Everyday English

Overview

Would you like to increase your opportunities in the workplace, help your children with their homework, or brush up on what you know about English reading and writing? If English is your second language, one of our ESOL classes would be best for you.

Everyday English gives you the basic English skills you need for everyday life and work, such as writing official letters, emails and job application letters. You will also learn to look for the meaning in different types of writing. Through our Everyday English classes, you will meet new people and get to know them as you practise discussing different topics within your class.

Whether online or in our centres, our classes are small and welcoming. In the sessions, you will work with a group and on your own. The tutors will use lots of different learning resources in your class, including games and activities, to help you. You will be taught by friendly English tutors who will give you lots of help and support. Your tutor will also suggest activities you can do outside of the class which will help you with your work in class.

Entry requirements

This course is free. To enrol on this course, you will first need to talk to one of our friendly Learning Advisers. They will arrange a meeting and give you some simple tasks to carry out to make sure that this is the right course for you and that you are put in the correct class for your skill level. To make an appointment with our team please contact your local Learn Devon centre.

Assessment criteria

Your tutor will give you spoken and written feedback to help you make progress by completing your ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and by talking with you in your classes. You may be able to take an English qualification, at a level suited to you, in speaking, listening & communication, reading and writing.

What do I need?

This course is free and has no special requirements.

It would be helpful to have access to the internet and a device such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop to access extra learning resources online. If this course is online, you will need a laptop or tablet to join it as a smartphone is not suitable.

You will need a pen, pencil, eraser, a notebook and/or A4 folder. Access to a paper English dictionary would also be useful.

What can I do next?

You are able to make progress by taking Pearsons English Functional Skills qualifications up to Level 2 (a Learning Adviser can explain this to you when you speak to them). From Level 2 you can then take an English GCSE qualification. Learn Devon are also able to offer courses in Essential Digital Skills, Everyday Maths and Skills & Development.