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Moving to a new country is really challenging, especially if you do not speak the language.

Learning a new language isn’t easy but, if you want to improve your career opportunities, make new friends and contribute to the community, it is something that you will want to study when you first move.

At The Sheffield College, we offer a number of ESOL courses for people whose first language is not English, from those who are total beginners to others who may have some understanding of the language.

ESOL Sector Guide

What can I study?

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (16 – 18)

C H F

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • F Fir Vale

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

Our qualifications will help you to improve your English skills in:

SPEAKING

  • Asking questions
  • Talking about yourself
  • Having conversations with other people
  • Listening
  • Understanding what others are saying to you

READING

  • Reading letters
  • Understanding directions and instructions
  • Other things you may see in a daily environment

WRITING

  • You will learn how to write a properly constructed sentence and short paragraph

WHERE?

Our students can study at our City, Fir Vale or Hillsborough Campuses, and regularly go on trips to Sheffield and nearby cities and towns.

TRIPS AND VISITS

Students will also get the opportunity to go on trips and visits in Sheffield and around the country. This year, our students have been to visit:

  • Yorkshire’s East Coast
  • Hull
  • Scarborough

These trips help when it comes to practising conversational English and the trips also help develop independence as students learn how to travel by train.

ESOL Lesson

WHAT NEXT?

After you have completed your first ESOL qualification you will be able to progress and develop your English, maths and digital skills even further.

You will then be able to study for the career of your choice at The Sheffield College, gaining the qualifications and skills for progression to university or employment.

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