Pathways to the Senior Phase: ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages)

This course is designed for pupils whose first language is not English but who need to be able to use English in the context of study. This is an alternative course from choosing English.

ESOL Everyday Life – Mandatory Unit

This unit is designed for pupils whose first language is not English but who need to be able to use English in broad personal and social contexts.  Whilst studying this unit pupils will develop their level of communicative competence skills of speaking, reading and writing for personal and social purposes. The broad social context of this unit is intended to support candidates who need to use English as the language of everyday communication.

Optional Units:

One of these Units must be studied:

ESOL Work – related contexts: This Unit is designed for pupils who have to use English in a work related context. It is intended for candidates who need English language skills to undertake work experience, or to prepare for employment.        

ESOL Study – related contexts:  It is intended for the pupils who need English Language skills to study in the medium of English at further Education Colleges or Higher Education institutions, Pupils will develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for the purpose of study.

Assessment Objectives

Demonstrate sufficient command of the structures of English for functional Communication.
Operate appropriately in personal and social – related or work related contexts Interact with reasonable fluency
Understand the purpose and content of straightforward texts
Produce structured texts in personal and social, study – related or work related topics.
Explain a viewpoint on an issue
Understand idiomatic language in familiar situations

Course Assessment

A Question Paper   75 marks
A Speaking Assessment   25 marks

Progression

Future career paths could include Teaching, Nursery working, Volunteering, Counselling, Social Work , Psychology , Family Support Worker, Working with others in the Community, Team Leader, Lawyer and Medicine.

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