ESOL – Health and Wellbeing

This is a course for speakers of other languages (ESOL) to improve confidence and develop language skills in speaking about health and wellbeing. It is open to any learner from Entry 1 level . The language covered includes: talking about health problems to a doctor or nurse; making appointments and accessing local health services; finding your way around a hospital or health centre; understanding medical instructions and raising awareness of personal safety. It focuses primarily on speaking and listening skills but will include some literacy development. It also includes core outcomes around sharing personal information and basic numeracy.