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Conversation, Debate and Storytelling - Online
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ESOL courses can open the door to a range of work and education opportunities along with building confidence in everyday life and work.
The Conversation, Debate and Storytelling course is designed for English language learners to progress their speaking and listening skills in a relaxed environment. These classes, which are delivered online, will build on, and advance current skills through practice, extended vocabulary and colloquialisms.
The course will help you develop your communication skills through conversation practice in a friendly informal group. The classes will include conversation and debate about current issues in the news, social and professional topics, person experiences of day-to-day life, and storytelling activities.
Through speaking and conversation, and participating in group discussion, the course will help you increase your understanding of the English language, expand your vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
A range of interesting topics will be covered to provide a variety of engaging subjects for conversation practice. Participating in these activities will build your confidence and fluency. The aims of the course are:
• To speak with greater accuracy and confidence in new and familiar situations
• Discuss complex, challenging topics
• Build advanced vocabulary and grammar
• Improve pronunciation and fluency

Open Entry Requirements


This course is for anyone who was aged 19 or over on 31.8.25 whose first language is not English.

You will need to provide a share code and we may ask you about your residency in the UK.
You will need to commit to regular attendance and to complete some study in your own time.

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You will need access to a Laptop or Tablet if you plan to study online. Please be aware that smart phone access is not advised. You will need access to the internet and an email account. For online study, your teacher will contact you on a weekly basis through Teams and email. You will be given tasks to complete at each session, instructions and online demonstrations

If you don’t have access to a computer, we may still be able to support you. Ask for an appointment with a member of staff to discuss our other options.

Open Assessment Methods



Your teacher will give verbal feedback throughout the course.

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An attendance certificate to show your commitment to skills building

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.

Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


You may wat to progress to the next level of conversation courses such as Beyond Basics – Fluent Conversation or other courses related to the English Language. This could be an exam based Speaking and Listening course, an ESOL course in writing or reading, an English qualification, IT, employability or a course leading to work.

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011311TL
24/02/2026
24/03/2026
05:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Online Delivery

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2025)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,750
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk