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...

The CELTA qualification is the internationally recognised standard for a career in English Language Teaching.It's a practical, classroom-based teacher training course giving a good foundation in basic teaching techniques including classroom management, lesson planning, error correction, language analysis & using resources. Interactive input sessions focus on teaching methodology and language awareness. This input is put to practical use in the preparation of lesson plans and 6 hours of assessed teaching practice. In addition there are at least 120 additional learning hours of independent background reading, assignment writing and lesson preparation. You will be offered the opportunity to gain valuable skills...

Work towards gaining the international Cambridge First qualification recognised by companies and universities in order to work and study in the UK or abroad. • Interactive lessons using task-based methodology • Extensive and in-depth language development • Development of comprehension and productive skills for work/study purposes • Regular assignments • Practice using exam techniquesThis course is not formally assessed. Participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.Tutor support available via email and teams.

This qualification ensures that you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. It covers the 18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations, which came into force in June 2008. These regulations are recognised by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard (BS7671). Course ContentThere are eight main learning outcomes delivered in this course:• Understanding the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS7671• Understanding the definitions used within the BS7671• Understanding how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations• Understanding requirements of protection for safety for electrical installations• Understanding the requirements...

The course is designed to ensure that those responsible for the maintenance and/ or practical inspection and testing of the electrical equipment are familiar with the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.Course Content 2377-77The course will cover:• Electrical safety regulations;• Roles and responsibilities;• Insulation and earthing;• Classification of appliances;• Test precautions;• Appliance testing using a portable tester and;• Labelling reporting and recording results.Candidates are required to complete a ninety minute open book multiple choice online assessment to achieve the qualification as well as an in-class practical assessment. The exam will be offered to candidates on the second day at 6pm...

This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians who have not carried out inspection and testing since qualifying or who require an update of their current qualification before moving onto other City & Guilds Qualifications. This qualification is suitable those with limited experience of initial and periodic inspection of electrical installations such as those entering the industry from other engineering disciplines or who have been working in allied trades.Course contentThe qualification prepares candidates for the initial verification and periodic inspection of electrical installation work. The qualification has been developed by City & Guilds and the Institution of Engineering and...