{"product_id":"build-your-basic-english-skills-online-course-monday-9th-16th-23rd-30th-november-7th-and-14th-december-2026-1-00pm","title":"Build Your Basic English Skills - Online Course - Monday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November, 7th and 14th December 2026 - 1.00pm","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Your Basic English Skills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th November, 7th and 14th December 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.00pm to 3.00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course aims to make you feel more confident with English. On this course, you will go back to basics and learn techniques to help you with everyday reading and writing to build your confidence using English in your everyday life. Your tutor will support you to develop a sense of enjoyment using basic English skills in a fun and engaging way. This is not intended as an ESOL course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Goals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel more confident with English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn techniques to help you with everyday reading and writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a sense of enjoyment using basic English skills in a fun and engaging way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake your first steps towards gaining a Functional Skills English qualification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this course for:\u003c\/strong\u003e This course is intended as a first stepping stone for adults who lack confidence in using English in their everyday life and have not achieved a Level 2 English Qualification. This short course will go back to basics and develop your English skills to develop your confidence. This course, funded by UK government, is for eligible Hampshire residents aged 19+, who do not possess a Level 2 English qualification (Functional Skills Level 2\/ grade C\/4 or above in English Language GCSE).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e To improve essential skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious knowledge or experience: \u003c\/strong\u003eNo previous experience required, but a basic knowledge of English would be useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow will I learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will learn in a small and supportive online group via Microsoft Teams. Your course will be delivered by a fully qualified English tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow will I be assessed:\u003c\/strong\u003e While there are no formal assessments, your tutor will observe your work, as well as set Q\u0026amp;A’s, practical activities, quizzes, puzzles, and self reflection activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shall I bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will need a device suitable for accessing online learning. Details of how to download and use Microsoft Teams will be sent with your joining instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e You will be offered an opportunity to progress onto a more advanced English course, or onto an accredited Functional Skills course, if you do not already have a Level 2 English qualification. 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