This interactive online course introduces the basics of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) also known as Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This taster course focuses on language analysis, teaching methodology and lesson planning and learners will acquire a toolkit of ideas and gain confidence in their ability to either start teaching or to apply for a further teaching qualification. Learners living in/near Dundee will be given the opportunity to observe experienced teachers and to gain valuable skills by working as volunteers in our ESOL classes (subject to Covid regulations). These opportunities will be discussed...

This course will lead to the SQA BSL Level 4 qualification. Learners will develop techniques in communicating in various social and transactional contexts. The course also includes: using online resources; using the appropriate facial expressions; viewing signed presentations and taking notes; describing the placement of objects; using the correct timelines; using directional verbs. Learners will focus on topics such as food and drink, leisure activities, weather, describing people; countries and will learn how to structure simple sentences using BSL grammar and syntax.Assessed through continuing practical and written assessments and homework tasks. All learners will take Scottish Qualification assessments at level...

This interactive course will cover the following elements: • BSL grammar/structure (constructing sign sentences) • Phonology (HOLME - how a sign is formed – handshape, orientation, location and movement) • Indexical signs (pronouns, determiners etc.) • Syntax (sign order) • Signs in a range of contexts • Signing space and sign fluency • Number categories, eg counting, time, weight, height, measurement etc. • Aspect – (mood and manner). • Mouthing/mouth gestures • Cultural etiquette and language use (eg turn-taking, attracting attention, social acceptability, taboos) Assessed through continuing practical and written assessments and homework tasks leading to SQA assessments at level 5.

The course covers major areas of biology ranging from cellular to whole organism and up to ecosystems. The key areas of biodiversity, interdependence, body systems and cells and inheritance are developed through the course.

Do people find it difficult to understand you when you speak? Do you find it difficult to understand others?In this course you will work on your speaking and listening skills in an interactive way in face to face lessons on campus. You will also learn new techniques for independent self-study at home so that you can continue to practise after the course. The course will focus on features of connected speech in English as well as intonation and individual sounds.This short course is designed to improve the communication skills and confidence of students from all language backgrounds.No formal assessment

In this course you will learn how to analyse and evaluate adult ESOL literacies within a Scottish context, identify and assess ESOL literacies learners and their learning needs, apply skills and strategies to support ESOL literacies learning and plan and deliver ESOL literacies learning.This course includes additional learning hours of independent background reading, lesson planning and portfolio preparation.Assessment is through a portfolio of work done during the course.

This course consists of two SQA units: Language & Learning in ESOL and Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills. It is designed to provide those who are new to ESOL with the basic necessary skills and knowledge to deliver ESOL in a supported context. As well as introducing key terminology, it will provide learners with opportunities to explore the nature of language from a learner’s perspective. This is a practical course and in Semester 2 learners will plan and deliver short tutoring sessions.Classes include a combination of live lessons, study groups, tasks and one-to-one tutorials. Additional tasks include research, reflection & lesson...

This course is designed to help learners develop communication skills and gain confidence in English to live and work in the UK and use English for international communication.focus on all aspects of language - vocabulary, grammar, pronunciationpractice all four skills - reading, writing, listening, speakingDownloadable Part-time Evening Courses in ESOL information sheet

This interactive course will help you work towards gaining the IELTS qualification, internationally recognised by universities in order to study in the UK or abroad. • Task-based methodology • Extensive and in-depth language development • Development of comprehension and productive skills for study purposes • Regular assignments • Practice using exam techniquesOngoing informal assessment during the course. Students may apply to take the IELTS Examination at the end of the course. The exams are optional and the fees are paid by the students.

This interactive online course is ideal for you if you are thinking of teaching English but are worried about your grammatical knowledge. It’s also perfect if you are a newly qualified English language teacher or if you have been teaching for a while but want a grammar refresher. It will teach you how to identify and understand the grammar of English so that you can go on to teach it to your learners. You will learn how to recognise parts of speech and the terms used to describe them. You will learn how verb tenses work and when we use...