ESOL & Languages
Overview
Thank you for considering studying this course with West College Scotland. Applications for the course can still be made but it is already over-subscribed at our Paisley Campus, and you may not get a place on this occasion. Please consider applying for similar courses on offer or contact our Student Advisory Service via info@wcs.ac.uk with your name and contact details to discuss other courses options available to you. Alternatively, please call us on 0300 600 6060.
What will I learn?
You'll learn about:
- English Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation
- Language Skills for Employment, Team-Working and Problem Solving
- Using ICT to Research and Prepare Presentations and Academic Reports
- Study Skills to Help you Learn more Effectively
- Language skills for work, study and day to day life in Scotland.
This course is for you if your first language isn’t English. You’ll learn to communicate in a range of routine/non-routine personal, social, professional and academic situations.
What qualifications do I need?
You don’t need any qualifications, but you must have the right English level for this course. You'll be asked to come and do a language assessment, so we can find the most suitable level of study for you.
What can I do after?
Successfully completing this course will increase your language and your confidence which potentially increases your opportunities for employment and a range of further education courses. You can also continue to study ESOL at Higher level (SCQF Level 6).
SCQF 5
Programme Information
Start: August
Timetable information Greenock/Clydebank: 2 days 9.15am – 4.15pm, 1 day 9.15am-1.15pm
Timetable information Paisley: 2 days 9.15am– 4pm, 1 day 9.15 – 1pm
Maximum class size: 20
Minimum age: 16
Total number of hours per week: 16 + 5 hours self study
