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ESOL Online English for Business

ESOL Online English for Business. History. ESF ESOL at NHC started in 2006 2 classes in Inverness and 1 in Alness Access 3, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2. 2010/11. 14 classes 5 in Inverness spectrum centre 2 in Inverness High school 2 in Dornoch

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ESOL Online English for Business

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  1. ESOL Online English for Business

  2. History • ESF ESOL at NHC started in 2006 • 2 classes in Inverness and 1 in Alness • Access 3, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2

  3. 2010/11 • 14 classes • 5 in Inverness spectrum centre • 2 in Inverness High school • 2 in Dornoch • Alness, Strathpeffer, Dingwall, Thurso and Aviemore • May 2011, 28 students sat their intermediate 2 and Higher exams

  4. What next? • Gap in progression • Need access to higher education for adults • Needed professional guidance • Needed professional qualifications • Needed confidence • Flexibility

  5. What is ESOL ONLINE - ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS? • COMBINES 2 UNITS • 1 ESOL HN unit; Workplace communication in English • 1 communication unit; Analysing and Presenting complex communication

  6. Workplace Communication in English • Unit code: DE1K 33 • Unit purpose: This Unit develops oral and written communication skills in English at SCQF level 6. It is aimed at candidates for whom English is an additional language. The Unit is appropriate for use within a wide variety of business contexts. • On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to: • 1. Respond to written business communication. • 2. Produce well structured written business information. • 3. Contribute to an extended discussion on a complex vocational issue. • Credit value: 1 HN Credit at SCQF level 6: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 6*)

  7. Communication: Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication • Unit code: DE3N 34 • Unit purpose: This unit is about responding to and presenting complex business communication. • On completion of the unit candidates should be able to: • 1. Analyse complex written business information. • 2. Produce complex written business documents. • 3. Organise and participate in a formal meeting. • Credit value: 1 HN Credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7*)

  8. Blended learning • University of the Highlands and Islands Blackboard platform • Online learning materials • Links to current news and information • Student led activities • Weekly conference tutorials • Weekly discussion topics • Automated marking • Tutor assessed assignments

  9. Blackboard

  10. Questions

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