Courses

Developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English for speakers of other languages from starter level to pre-intermediate level.

ESOL Pre-Entry

Course description:
This course is aimed at second language speakers who wish to develop their literacy skills and their listening, speaking reading and writing in English. By the end of the course they will be able to communicate at a basic level in day-to-day situations and will have gained confidence and be able to access higher level ESOL study.
Tutor:
Charles Gallagher
Days/times:
Tuesday 1pm-3.30pm; Fri 1pm-3.30pm
Rest period:
10 minutes per session
Teaching hours per week:
2 hours 20 minutes
Course start:
.01.12
Course ends:
.03.12
Half term:
13.02.12-17.02.12
Minimum age:
18
Maximum class size:
15
Cost of tuition:
NOVA membership £10
Cost of teaching materials:
Free
Cost of leisure programme:
Student pays for personal public transport travel and meal expenses; no other fees
Cost of examination fees:
Free

ESOL Entry Level 1

Course description:
This beginner English course, for speakers of other languages, is designed to develop and improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for communication in everyday situations. At the end of the course students have the opportunity of pursuing an ESOL Entry 1 Certificate from an external examining body or continuing training at NOVA.
Tutor:
Rhonda Borel-Chaffin/Julien Scanlon
Days/times:
Mon 2pm-4pm; Wed 2pm-4pm
Rest period:
10 minutes per session
Teaching hours per week:
3 hours 40 minutes
Course start:
09.01.12
Course ends:
28.03.12
Half term:
13.02.12-17.02.12
Minimum age:
18
Maximum class size:
15
Cost of tuition:
NOVA membership £10
Cost of teaching materials:
Free
Cost of leisure programme:
Student pays for personal public transport travel and meal expenses; no other fees
Cost of examination fees:
Free

ESOL Entry Level 1

Course description:
This course is designed for adults who want to build up their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. This term the focus will be on reading and students will complete the term by taking an externally assessed ESOL Entry Level 1 reading test.
Tutor:
Julien Scanlon
Days/times:
Tuesday 10am-12.30pm; Fri 10am-12.30pm
Rest period:
10 minutes per session
Teaching hours per week:
4 hours 40 minutes
Course start:
03.01.12
Course ends:
30.03.12
Half term:
13.02.12-17.02.12
Minimum age:
18
Maximum class size:
15
Cost of tuition:
NOVA membership £10
Cost of teaching materials:
Free
Cost of leisure programme:
Student pays for personal public transport travel and meal expenses; no other fees
Cost of examination fees:
Free

ESOL Entry Level 2

Course description:
This course is designed for adults who want to develop their English skills at pre-intermediate level. During the current term the focus will be on reading and students will complete an externally assessed ESOL Entry 2 test in reading. The course will also build confidence in speaking, listening and writing to help students in their daily lives.
Tutor:
Max de Lotbiniere
Days/times:
Tuesday 10am-12.30pm; Thurs 10am-12.30pm
Rest period:
10 minutes
Teaching hours per week:
4 hours 40 minutes
Course start:
03.01.12
Course ends:
29.03.12
Half term:
13.02.12-17.02.12
Minimum age:
18
Maximum class size:
15
Cost of tuition:
NOVA membership £10
Cost of teaching materials:
Free
Cost of leisure programme:
Student pays for personal public transport travel and meal expenses; no other fees
Cost of examination fees:
Free