English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

Course description

Whether you want to develop a basic knowledge of the English language, get familiar with everyday expressions or want to understand complex English text and abstract topics, this course has a lot to offer in order to help you develop your English. With English classes covering a variety of topics, it is the perfect course to learn and improve English whilst discovering British culture.

About the Course
Elementary Level
You will develop a basic knowledge of the language, familiar everyday expressions and simple phrases. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level A1.
Pre-Intermediate Level
You will develop your skills to become familiar with frequently used expressions and conversation on routine matters. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level A2.
Intermediate Level
You will learn to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure etc. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language Level B1.
Upper Intermediate Level
You will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. This level is equivalent to the Council of Europe Language. Level B2.
Course Start Dates
Enrollment for this course runs every Monday during term time.
Students can expect to study 4 days per week - your timetable will be confirmed at enrolment.
Key Units
Elementary Level
Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases
Introduce yourself and others
Ask and answer questions about personal details
Interact in a simple way
Pre-Intermediate Level
Understand sentences and frequently used expressions for personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment
Describe daily routines
Describe your background
Intermediate Level
Take part in a conversation about work, school, and leisure
Deal with situations when travelling
Talk about topics of personal interest
Describe experiences, events, hopes and ambitions
Give brief explanations for opinions and plans
Upper Intermediate Level
Understand ideas in complex texts including technical discussions
Communicate with reasonable fluency
Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of topics
Describe your viewpoint giving advantages and disadvantages
Assessment
Continuous assessment e.g. end of the unit/end of the term assessment
Optional external examination
What can I do after I finish this course?
Students will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.

There are a lot of pathways available to students after completing the English as a Foreign Language course. Some students achieve a high IELTS score and go to universities, other students pass Cambridge or Trinity exams and return to their country to find work or continue their studies.

The Sheffield College can offer advice regarding study and work possibilities for international students after their study.

A good level of English is essential to study at University in the UK, as well as in other countries. Achieving a high level of English will also help students apply for work at international companies.

Entry Requirements
All new students are required to take a placement test prior to enrollment covering skills as follows:

Speaking and listening
Reading
Writing
Vocabulary and grammar
Please note students must be at least 16 years of age to undertake this course.