Medway Adult Education

What will I learn on this course?
• To communicate in simple, familiar situations (for example to give personal information, ask for things, express likes, and dislikes). • To listen, follow and give simple directions. • To understand simple conversations or explanations and identify the meaning and attitude of speakers. • To listen to and answer questions during interviews.

Is this course suitable for me?
This course is for people who have little spoken English but are not complete beginners. You must be literate in the Roman alphabet to take this course. If you attend regularly, and make progress, you can enrol onto the next course where you will prepare for exams as guided by your tutor.

Is there anything I need to know about the course?
• You must practise English outside the classroom and spend at least 1 hour a week on homework. • We expect you to attend all lessons so that you make progress. • Your teacher will give you regular and helpful feedback to help you learn.

Will there be additional costs?
You must bring to class: • A ring binder folder • An A5 notebook to write in • A pen and pencil.

What could I go on to do after this course?
From the start of the course, you will work towards targets and have regular assessments and reviews of learning. If you progress to the next course, you will prepare to sit a speaking and listening exam at Entry 1. When you have passed the exam at Entry 1 you can move to a higher level. If you wish to explore your learning, work, or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk If you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.

Attendance Policy
You are expected to attend regularly and complete all homework set so that you make progress. If you are ill and unable to attend, please contact our Absence Line 01634 33816 and your Job Coach at the Job Centre. We will let your tutor know, so they can give you any work you may have missed.

How are digital skills used and enhanced on this course
You may have the opportunity to use computers with internet access in class time. You may need to use the internet for some of your course - using a mobile phone, tablet or computer. The tutor will speak to you about useful websites, apps and online resources which you may be asked to use for homework.

Health and Safety
We try to make sure your class is as safe as possible. If you are worried about anything, please talk to your tutor or our Safeguarding Officer.

E-Learning Etiquette
If your class needs to go online due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, please make sure you and everyone at home are fully dressed when you are joining classes, and that no personal information (address, bank details) can be seen.