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***Note: Offer is Valid for the First 10 Learners Only*** DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) Are you passionate about teaching? Would you like to pursue a career in the education sector? If the answer is yes, the Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course is the perfect one to land a job with an average salary of £30,000 per year in the UK. Our meticulously designed curriculum covers various essential topics, from understanding educational theories to effective teaching methodologies. The Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course will boost your tutor skills. At the end of the period, you will be able to demonstrate proficient teaching and instructional skills and assess and evaluate student progress plus performance accurately. The Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course is not just about obtaining a diploma; it's about embracing your passion, unlocking your potential, and making a lasting impact on the lives of your future students. Why this is the Perfect Package for You! Grow and Boost Your Career: Drive your career forward by receiving a regulated qualification recognised by the British Government. Upgrade Your Knowledge and Skills: Upgrade your knowledge and refine your skills for better professional success. Be More Credible and Qualified: Enhance your credibility and qualifications, making you a standout candidate in your field. Get Unlimited Access to Entire Library: Enjoy unlimited access to our entire course library for a year. Seize this golden opportunity to advance your skills and achieve new heights! Support and Consultation from Experts: Receive valuable support and expert consultation to navigate challenges and opportunities in your career. 100% Money-Back Guarantee: Be confident with a 100% money-back guarantee, ensuring your investment in self-improvement is risk-free. So enrol in this DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course to begin a smooth career in the education industry. Why choose focus awards? Focus Awards is recognised and regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in the United Kingdom. Focus Awards qualification is respected worldwide, opening doors to diverse career opportunities. Therefore, the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course is one of the best in the market due to Focus Awards accreditation. Stay ahead of the curve with the cutting-edge teaching methods and technologies of the Focus Awards. Benefits you will gain from this Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF): High-quality digital learning materials Intuitive e-learning platform Top-notch education standard Globally recognised certification Modules are available 24/7 for your convenience Exceptional customer support services DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) Curriculum Break Down and Credit Information for DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF): The DET course has two unit groups in the curriculum. To achieve the qualification, learners must gain at least 120 credits (Group A - 75 credits and Group B - 45 credits). A minimum of 61 credits will have to be from Level 5. DET Group A-Mandatory Units: Unit 01: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training [Achievement of the unit Theories, principles and models in education and training is a prerequisite for this unit.] Guidance to Achieving the Unit: Assignment Unit 02: Developing Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Education and Training Guidance to Achieving the Unit: Assignment Unit 03: Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training Guidance to Achieving the Unit: Assignment [Achievement of this unit is a prerequisite for the unit Developing Teaching, learning, and Assessment in education and training] Unit 04: Wider Professional Practice and Development in Education and Training Guidance to Achieving the Unit: Assignment DET Group B- Optional Units Unit 01: Developing, Using and Organising Resources in a Specialist Area Unit 02: Inclusive Practice Unit 03: Effective Partnership Working in the Learning and Teaching Context Guidance to Achieving the Units: Study Material Assignment Teaching Practice Requirement To get this level 5 DET qualification, you must practise for at least 100 hours and provide proof of your involvement in teaching groups of students. A crucial component of excellent beginning teacher preparation is the practice component. Each unit in this certificate has a unique practice requirement. Transfer of Practice There is no transfer of practice from a prior Level 3 Award in Education and Training(AET), including an approach that has been watched and assessed. Trainee teachers who have earned the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training(CET) may apply twenty hours of practice and two hours of course that was observed and assessed towards the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training's (DET) practice requirements. At least eight observations must be made, each lasting at least eight hours. Any observed practice finished as a part of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training is not included. Every single observation must last at least 30 minutes. Practice for the Education and Training units must occur in a classroom setting. A minimum of eight observations, of course, are required. The following necessary units must be connected to the eight observations: Teaching, learning, and assessment in education and training (Level 4) Developing teaching, learning, and assessment in education and training (Level 5). Qualification Study Time of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET - Previously DTLLS) Total Qualification Time of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET - Previously DTLLS): TQT is the approximate time a learner must complete all the course requirements to acquire his qualification. It entails preparing for classes, learning, researching, taking tests, etc. Total Qualification Time for this Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET - Previously DTLLS) course - 1200 hours. Guided Learning Hours of Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET - Previously DTLLS): GLH is the approximate duration a learner will require to meet all the course objectives for gaining his qualification under the presence of a supervisor or tutor. Total Guided Learning Hours for this course - 360 Who is this course for? DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) This DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) course is designed for those who want to work in the educational field as a competent professional. It provides excellent training to individuals who wish to obtain a sought-after educational and training qualification. Requirements DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) Learners must meet the following minimum criteria: Reading and communication skills should be adequate to meet the requirements of the training. Do not have a criminal background which prevents them working, with young people or vulnerable adults, as a teacher. Hold a relevant qualification at a level above that of their learners; ideally at least Level 3 in their area of specialism The minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT Career path DET: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) Lecturer / Teacher Assistant Teacher Coach or Trainer Teacher Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Private Tutor Freelance Teacher/Trainer Certificates Hard Copy Certificate Hard copy certificate - Included

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Project Leadership Skills (On-Demand) To be effective within an organization, project managers need to have a wide variety of skills and abilities. Included among these are: creating and executing on a vision; motivating others; influencing without authority; networking; communicating up, down and laterally; negotiating; managing stakeholders; and managing conflict. This highly interactive workshop focuses on building the soft skills that are critical to leading a team and creating sustainable business change. Participants will gain insight into the social science as well as the brain science behind motivating and empowering others. They will learn and experiment with a variety of influencing strategies and tactics. Working in pairs as well as small groups, they will collaborate with others to brainstorm, share experiences, and apply concepts to everyday challenges. Participants will also discover their personal communication preferences, strengths, and blind spots and will gain insight into how best to communicate with others they find 'difficult.' They will gain insight into managing the people side of change, learning strategies for dealing with each step in the process. Hands-on negotiation and conflict management activities enhance the theoretical learning, grounding it in real life and making it actionable. Interweaving role play with experiential learning and group activities, this course will help participants refine a skill set that is invaluable to their organization, and one that transfers easily across their professional and personal lives. What You Will Learn At the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the importance of vision in driving motivation and engagement Apply science-based research to better motivate those around you Strategically leverage both personal and positional power to achieve positive project results Determine influencing and networking strategies needed for personal growth Identify ways to problem solve communication challenges when others have different personality styles Connect stakeholder expectations to project success criteria Assess key stakeholders across various dimensions of complexity Apply the four rules of principled negotiation to a real-life conflict situation Recognize key aspects of a physiological response to conflict Utilize selected tools and techniques to 'defuse' an emotional situation Leverage various strategies and tactics to successfully deal with ambiguity at work Getting Started / Foundation Concepts Introductions Course structure, goals, and objectives Beginning a personal action plan Managing Vision and Purpose / Motivating Others Communicating and aligning around vision Tying the present to the future The importance of purpose The art and science of motivation Networking and Influencing Positive politics and project success Types of power within organizations Power and influence Networking best practices Communication The medium and the message Personality and communication styles Communication challenges Stakeholder Management and Negotiation Identifying stakeholders Analyzing stakeholders Negotiation basics Principled negotiation Conflict Management Dynamics of conflict The anatomy of conflict Conflict management approaches and tools Dealing with ambiguity Summary and Next Steps Key concepts review Creating your personal action plan

Digital Mindset in Financial Organizations: On-Demand This seminar presents the challenges, benefits, and pitfalls of digital transformation forfend tech companies, wealth management, and relationship management. We will also take a quick look into the future that digital transformation can bring to financial organizations. What You Will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Understand the impact that digital is making on the economy and on customer expectations in the financial services marketplace Assess the nature and drivers of the digital transformation Understand digital change and definition of transformation and the challenge of digitalization on new banking business models, bundling and unbundling services, and disruptive financial technologies Evaluate digital transformation successes and failures in the financial services world Understand how digitalization affects high net worth clients, their access, loyalty, and use of digitalization in their banking and investments Develop an awareness of technology change and trends in banking and financial technology to meet the challenges of customer service and financial technology in the future Getting Started Foundation Concepts: Digital Transformation What is "New" about Digitalization? Driving Forces Digital Transformation Successes Digital Transformation and the High-Value Client Digital Wealth Management Omnichannel Concept Pathway to Digital Wealth Data Transformation Digital Technologies and Relationship Management Relationship Management The Evolution of Touch Points The human factor in Digital Transformations Financial Technology Trends Big Data and Analytics Other Major Trends Preview of Coming Attractions

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program - Build a Knowledge Base of the Facets of Lean Six Sigma: On-Demand This course is designed to teach you the fundamental concepts of Lean Six Sigma and enable you to achieve IIL's Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. The Lean Six Sigma methodology is focused on improving business performance, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency and productivity. In this course, you'll get an introduction to what Lean Six Sigma is about, including its vision, key metrics, and the DMAIC process (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) which is the foundation of Lean Six Sigma and the de facto tool for process improvement. Improved processes result in higher quality, lower costs, and increased customer satisfaction! Benefits of Lean Six Sigma Gives leadership a standard, data-driven approach to improving results Gives project managers a set of understandable steps and tools to improve project effectiveness Generates higher net income by lowering operating costs Improves product and service quality through defect prevention and reduction Improves customer satisfaction and retention by identifying and meeting customer requirements Improves employee satisfaction by reducing rework What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Establish the structure that supports and sustains Lean Six Sigma Quality Identify and calculate key Lean Six Sigma Measurements (Sigma, DPMO and Yield) Select successful, high-impact projects that match to strategic objectives Document, measure and improve key processes using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) Methodology Utilize data-based thinking to make key business decisions Day One or eLearning Session One and Two: Introduction to the Fundamentals and Vision of Lean Six Sigma. Topics include: Lean Six Sigma's focus on the customer, on quality, and on results The costs of poor quality Critical factors to consider when deploying Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma as a process improvement methodology Lean Six Sigma metrics Why do it - ROI and payback for Lean Six Sigma Business Process Management Critical Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities Main aspects of managing the organizational change Project selection Day Two or eLearning Session Two, Three, and Four: Metrics of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC Model. This part of the course will focus on the systematic and proven use of the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) Methodology to dramatically reduce current process defects. Participants will practice using the common tools and techniques behind each phase through interactive exercises. Topics include: How to strategically align business metrics and projects within an organization How to identify and measure quality characteristics which are critical to customers What does the customer (internal or external) really want from our products and services? Establishing appropriate teams and setting those teams up to be successful What defines a good measurement system? How are we doing (learning the secret to measuring the right things, right)? How to improve output measures by understanding and measuring the process Where are there defects (how to properly select and scope high-impact projects)? Where is the process broken (the Lean Six Sigma version of root cause analysis)? How to determine the process efficiency, or value add, of a process The appropriate use of quality tools Understanding the concept of variation and how to reduce knee-jerk reactions How to achieve breakthrough results for any key measure How can we ensure the identified improvements will be sustainable (the basics of process control)?

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification Program: On-Demand This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and a clear sense of what is required to define high-impact improvement projects, establish Lean Six Sigma measurements, and complete Lean Six Sigma projects using the systematic and proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. This course is designed to instill an in-depth understanding of Lean Six Sigma and a clear sense of what is required to define high-impact improvement projects, establish Lean Six Sigma measurements, and complete Lean Six Sigma projects using the systematic and proven Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) methodology. Participants will learn basic tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma and those who pass a thirty-question exam (70% or above) will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. This course is delivered through four 3-hour online sessions. What you Will Learn You'll learn how to: Establish the structure that supports and sustains Lean Six Sigma Quality Identify and calculate key Lean Six Sigma Measurements (Sigma, DPMO, and Yield) Select successful, high-impact projects that match strategic objectives Document, measure, and improve key processes using the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) Methodology Utilize data-based thinking to make key business decisions Introduction to the Fundamentals and Vision of Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma's focus on the customer, on quality, and on results The costs of poor quality Critical factors to consider when deploying Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma as a process improvement methodology Lean Six Sigma metrics Why do it - ROI and payback for Lean Six Sigma Business Process Management Critical Lean Six Sigma roles and responsibilities Main aspects of managing the organizational change Project selection Metrics of Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC Model How to strategically align business metrics and projects within an organization How to identify and measure quality characteristics which are critical to customers What does the customer (internal or external) really want from our products and services? Establishing appropriate teams and setting those teams up to be successful What defines a good measurement system? How are we doing (learning the secret to measuring the right things, right)? How to improve output measures by understanding and measuring the process Where are there defects (how to properly select and scope high-impact projects)? Where is the process broken (the Lean Six Sigma version of root cause analysis)? How to determine the process efficiency, or value add, of a process The appropriate use of quality tools Understanding the concept of variation and how to reduce knee-jerk reactions How to achieve breakthrough results for any key measure How can we ensure the identified improvements will be sustainable (the basics of process control)?

Leading Cross-Cultural Virtual Teams (On-Demand) High-performing teams are a must in this world of intense competition and higher expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed and suppliers and clients actively engage in joint projects. Teams work across geographical and organizational boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users where distance and differences, both geographic and cultural, amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward when managing a team of people in the same location. This course delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately on their global projects. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define relationships among foundational concepts (leadership and three dimensions of diversity) and explain their potential impacts on project performance Describe key components of successful project leadership and build selected Transformational Leadership skills Prepare to convert project challenges stemming from personal or cultural diversity into potential competitive advantage Implement selected best practices to meet key challenges facing virtual project teams Foster and grow an environment that supports continued success for CCVTs Getting Started Foundation Concepts Basic definitions Critical success factors for leading cross-cultural virtual teams (CCVTs) A roadmap to success for leading CCVTs Leadership Excellence in Any Project Environment Leading effectively in a global environment Transformational leadership The four components of Transformational Leadership Leveraging Personal Diversity Overview of personal diversity Mind styles The theory of multiple intelligences Connecting Transformational Leadership and personal diversity Embracing Cultural Diversity Introduction to cultural intelligence The impact of culture Cultural Dimensions Theory The Culture Map Managing Virtual Diversity Overview of virtual diversity Virtual time management Virtual processes and technology Virtual leadership Creating an Environment for Success Supporting a cross-cultural virtual-team (CCVT-) friendly environment Building a foundation of trust Developing a team charter Recap and review Summary and Next Steps Personal action plan

Agile Release Plans: On-Demand While many Agile frameworks provide guidance on a focus on value and iterative development, many do not explain how that value is delivered to the customer. Release Plans have become an accepted and common practice to bridge the gap between the Product Vision and the Product Backlog (Agile requirements). In this course, you will be provided with an introduction to Agile and to Scrum, the most utilized Agile framework. You will also learn how the Vision, Roadmap, and Charter help to establish the Release Plan. The goal of this course is to equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and techniques to build Release Plans to ensure you deliver the most value to your customers. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Recall the Scrum framework elements (roles, events, and artifacts) Examine the benefits of Agile Develop a Product Vision and Roadmap Create an Agile Project Charter Prepare a Release Plan Write user stories to support a Product Backlog Foundation Concepts Introduction to Scrum Scrum Overview Agile Benefits Product Definition Business Goals Product Vision Product Roadmap Agile Project Charter Product Scope Project Risks Release Deadlines Sprint Durations Team Norms Release Planning Release Plan Process Select Stories and a Release Date Product Backlog User stories Building the product backlog Product Backlog Refinement Transitioning to the Scrum Team

Effective Presentation Skills (On-Demand) Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash drive copy of your videos. (ONLY AVAILABLE for Traditional and Virtual Classes) In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan

Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language 1 to 1 Tutor Support Included | Accredited by Signature| Ofqual Regulated | Interactive Training | Step by Step Guideline This qualification is designed to enable learners to develop their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in a range of everyday situations. The qualification will allow learners to participate in longer and more varied conversations than at Level 1. The course will develop communication in BSL about real life, routine, and daily experiences. The learner will be able to deal with most routine communication and have enough understanding of grammar to cope with some non-routine communication. Learners should be taught a number of regional variations in sign language. The course specification has been designed to be consistent with the National Language Standards at Level 2. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** Accredited by Signature Ofqual Regulated, Nationally Recognised Qualification Qualification: Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (RQF) Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for those who: Wish to achieve language skills at an intermediate level to improve communication with Deaf people Are Deaf and wish to gain a qualification in their native language Are family, friends and colleagues of Deaf people Want to progress from Level 1 study in BSL, and who may want to progress to more advanced levels of study in BSL at a later date Are studying for personal development. Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language is suitable for all ages, including pre-16 Meet the Trainer Adam Linsdell Hello. My name is Adam and I am a British Sign Language Teacher. I am Deaf and have been using British Sign Language since I was a teenager. My personal experience of Deafness was my primary reason for learning BSL and why I have such a deep passion for this beautiful and expressive language. I have studied BSL to NVQ Level 6 and trained to become a teacher, enabling me to achieve my dream of teaching BSL in my local community. This opportunity has enabled me to work with the local Deaf community, building strong relationships and links. I have taught sign language throughout Cambridge, teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge Regional College, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and Cottenham Village College. Usually, I teach face to face but during lockdown my classes moved online - this has been a new experience and a great opportunity for me and my learners. Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language, Winter 2022 Class starts February 2022 Weekly via Zoom with 1 face to face session Day & Time: This Will be confirmed soon, please register your interest. Level 2 BSL Qualification Full Specification Venue: Zoom Online Teacher: Adam Linsdell Progression routes On completion of Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language, a wide range of further qualifications is available, including: Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language Signature Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language and Introduction to Interpreting Signature Level 6 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language Nationally Recognised Qualification: After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language Qualification that is valued by all the employers and academic institutes in the UK. Official Exam You will be assessed remotely via an online zoom exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. When you will be ready for the exam there is an additional registration fee of £199 to book the official exam. **This course is distributed under the Lead Academy licence.** Recognised Accreditation This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. What is CPD? Employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions all recognise CPD, therefore a credential from CPD Certification Service adds value to your professional goals and achievements. Benefits of CPD Improve your employment prospects Boost your job satisfaction Promotes career advancement Enhances your CV Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market Demonstrate your dedication Showcases your professional capabilities What is IPHM? The IPHM is an Accreditation Board that provides Training Providers with international and global accreditation. The Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) accreditation is a guarantee of quality and skill. Benefits of IPHM It will help you establish a positive reputation in your chosen field You can join a network and community of successful therapists that are dedicated to providing excellent care to their client You can flaunt this accreditation in your CV It is a worldwide recognised accreditation What is Quality Licence Scheme? This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Benefits of Quality License Scheme Certificate is valuable Provides a competitive edge in your career It will make your CV stand out Course Curriculum Theme 1 - Everyday Conversation (mandatory) Describe what a person, animal or object looks like - family, age, name, hair, size, ethnic groups, clothes, religion, materials, pattern and colours Describe a person's behaviour, personality, characteristics or feelings. Describe what an animal looks like and how it behaves Describe what you do at school, college or work as part of your daily routine. Express an attitude or opinion / like or dislike Describe an event or activity that has taken place in the past or is due to happen in the future Describe activities that you do regularly in the home or for leisure, the places that you go, your home and address Describe everyday illnesses, health, treatment and hospital Theme 2 - Eating & Drinking Describe different types of meals, drinks and food types Describe how you would prepare a meal using the relevant utensils and ingredients Describe a time you have been for a meal with friends, where you went, what you ordered, what the food was like and how you paid Give your views on eating and drinking e.g. breakfast and main meal Compare two different foods or drinks e.g. snacks, fruit, vegetables, sweets and taste Express an opinion on different payment methods, restaurant staff or an experience you may have hadExpress an opinion on different payment methods, restaurant staff or an experience you may have had Theme 3 - Shopping & Spending Describe the different types of shops, payment methods, receipts and refunds, budgeting etc Explain how you pay for different services e.g. money, cards, cheque, paypal Ask for the price of things and comment on whether this is expensive, reasonable,cheap etc Discuss your experiences ordering online / e-shopping Compare two or more things you have bought by size, cost, quality and how easy it was to get Give your opinions about current and past shopping experiences Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays Describe buying a ticket and travelling to different places Describe how you felt when travel arrangements went wrong e.g. there was a breakdown or accident Describe your experience of the hotel, B&B or campsite. What facilities did it have? Was it good or bad? Discuss activities / places that you have visited on holiday Compare two or more holidays or journeys you've been on Give your opinion about current and past holiday experiences - complaints, compliments, weather and transport Obtain Your Certificate