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Certificate in ESOL: Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)

Certificate in ESOL: Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening). ESB Ethos. “ O ral language is the medium we use to make friends, earn a living and become participating members of our community.

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Certificate in ESOL: Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)

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  1. Certificate in ESOL: Skills for Life(Speaking and Listening)

  2. ESB Ethos “Oral language is the medium we use to make friends, earn a living and become participating members of our community. It is through speech that we assimilate the thoughts, opinions, ideas, emotions, humour, wisdom, common sense, moral and spiritual values of those around us and it is through perceptive listening and courteous speaking that we move towards breaking down social, professional and racial barriers.” Christabel Burniston MBE

  3. Layout of the Room Small table for visual aids Free-standing board for pictures /maps Examiner’s table candidates

  4. Certificate in ESOL: Skills for Life 100% external assessment

  5. Four sections: Introductions An extended turn Everyday English Listening and responding in discussions Variety of interaction types & registers Clear progression in each task Covers the ESOL Core Currriculum at each level Meaningful - not worthless tasks The Assessment Tasks

  6. Overarching skills: Pronunciation Seeking clarification when necessary For each task: a rationale what is being assessed detailed information The Assessment Criteria: Assessing skills, knowledge and understanding • Best fit assessment – not checklist • Useful in informing teaching and learning

  7. Key Features 1 • Flexible: suitable for discrete provision, embedded learning or as part of integrated programme • Easily integrates into any scheme of work based on the ESOL Core Curriculum • Offers Pre entry as a stepping stone (non QCA) • Supports effective formative assessment in teaching & learning • Allows teachers to teach creatively responding to individual student needs / learning styles

  8. Key Features 2 • Allows students to explore areas of common interest and to share own expertise • Relates assessment to real life situations • Offers clear progression • Report form gives each student specific feedback • Offers challenge and security in equal measure (candidates are assessed in peer groups)

  9. How to book Centre sends candidate details to HQ requesting no. examination days (online / paper) Preferred notice 3 months: minimum 2 weeks – subject to availability HQ matches booking to assessor and confirms booking Centre adjusts sessions if necessary 2 weeks before assessment, confirmation of candidate numbers and levels sent to centre and assessor. Practical issues 1

  10. Centre arrangements before the date Book rooms Assist students with any necessary arrangements such as childcare / letters for time off work etc. Book / arrange for equipment (liaise assessor) Practical issues 2 • On the day • Remember (6 candidates per session – min of 4) • Set up the room as shown • Enjoy!

  11. Practical issues 3 After the exam • Centres complete the evaluation forms • Report forms are returned within 5 days • Certificates follow 4-5 weeks later NB: ESB is always willing to talk about your particular needs

  12. ESB: ESOL Skills for Life For more information take a look at the website……. • www.esbuk.org Or contact ESOL Administrator 26a Princes Street Southport PR8 1EQ • +441704 501730 • Esol@esbuk.org

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