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The Question

I’m in ESOL class now. Why am I learning English?

What is my main goal?

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Why am I learning English?

To read

To speak

To work

Go to University

Help children with their homework

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What is my goal?

Vocational Course

Higher Education

Confidence/

Socialising

Employment

Apprenticeship

Volunteering

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Video Activity

Watch Salim’s video and answer the questions:

  1. What does he want to do?
  2. What is he doing now?
  3. What are the barriers to achieving his goals?

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Asylum Seeker

No classes Arrived in UK 2015 - Hotel accommodation, London and Manchester

Funded ESOL - FE College L1 S/L

Funded ESOL classes - FE College (E2/E3)

Enrolled in Carer course at Woodspeen Training

Working as a short-order chef

L1 course - Door support at Dominion Training

Up to 1 year in UK

An ESOL Journey

(Salim from Sudan)

Asylum Seeker

A Parallel Journey

(Work & study)

Found work - stopped course

Classes stopped for 1 year +: Covid and Waiting List

Wakefield - Funded ESOL classes - FE College (E1)

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Salim - Case Study

Click on the pencil for Salim’s case study and reading activities!

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Existing qualifications/ Experience

Salim - Where next?

University Degree - IT

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Functional Skills English/ Maths

Information and advice on further study and apprenticeships - Refugee Education UK

Online L3 Diploma

Access to HE course at college

GCSE English

Existing qualifications/ Experience

Salim - Where next?

University Degree - IT

Appointment with an HE Guidance Counsellor

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An ESOL Journey

A Parallel Journey

(Work & study)

My Journey

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My goals:

Existing qualifications/ Experience

Where next for me?

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