{"product_id":"english-for-speakers-of-other-languages-beginners-e1-basingstoke-discovery-centre-thursday-10th-17th-24th-september-1st-8th-15th-and-20th-october-2026-10-00am","title":"English for Speakers of Other Languages Beginners (E1) - Basingstoke Discovery Centre - Thursday 10th, 17th, 24th September, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd October 2026 - 10.00am","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages Beginners (E1) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasingstoke Discovery Centre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday 10th, 17th, 24th September, 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd October 2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10.00am to 12.00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is the perfect way to widen your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar on a variety of topics. 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You will be able to engage in short forms of social communication. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this course for: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis course, funded by UK government, is for Hampshire residents aged 19+ who have learnt a little English before and wish to improve their skills and confidence in speaking. Students will be working towards E2 level.\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\u003eTo improve essential skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious knowledge or experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Learners who can introduce themselves, describe their daily routine and their likes and dislikes. Previous experience of ESOL Complete Beginners or similar is desirable. 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