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ESOL: English for Speakers of
Other Languages

Is English not your first language? Key Information
Our part time ESOL courses are perfect for
you if you want to develop your use of English Entry requirements
in personal, social and employment situations. We welcome any student wishing to improve
their English where English is NOT their first
Once you have started on the course, are language. If you are unsure of your level,
feeling relaxed and are happy with your please contact your nearest college learning
fellow students and your lecturer, you can centre to find out more.
decide whether or not you want to sit
assessments. Some students want to do Base: Fort William and Portree
assessments and others do not.
Both options are fine because we welcome For part time funding information:
all learners who want to come to class to Visit our website
practise their English in a supportive and
friendly environment. Course Study Key

If you choose to work towards STUDY
qualifications, you will study ESOL units at STYLE
SCQF levels 2-6. Your lecturer will discuss
levels with you before you decide. Each unit
takes about 36 hours to complete.

Working towards formal qualifications:

ESOL for Everyday Communication
develops the language skills needed for
everyday life in personal, social and
transactional contexts. For example:
providing personal information; talking to
friends and shopping.

ESOL in Context develops the language
skills needed for work or study-related
contexts. For example: writing CVs; emails
or study skills.

If you are not working towards SQA
qualifications you can join the class at any
point in the year and you can study for a
college unit in, for example, research
and presentation.

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