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Language & Communication
Communication is vitally important to all our lives and effective communication is essential to save us from misinterpretation.
Whether you want to communicate in another language, support your knowledge with Interpreter skills or use your hands to sign, the College has a range of courses to help you.
Language Lab
Our multi-media language laboratory based at our Brampton site brings an exciting and diverse edge to learning a new language through high quality digital audio and live video streaming and engages students in both teacher-led and self-study activities. Learners are able to work on and improve the key skills of learning a language in an enjoyable and communicative way.
Communication in all it’s forms brings people together.
Languages
To help you decide which course is right for you try our self-assessment questionnaire which will guide you through what you need to know and which class to join.
Languages - OCNLR
OCNLR (Open College Network London Region) is part of the National Open College Network (NOCN) which provides recognised national qualifications and the accreditation of achievement through the award of credits. We are offering:
- NOCN Suite of Language Skills at Level 1.
- Learners can achieve 2/3 credits: Speaking & Listening; and Reading, Writing and UIC (Understanding Intercultural Communication).
- NOCN Level 1 Language Skills learners can accumulate up to 5 credits in the communicative skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, Understanding Intercultural Communication. In year 1 learners can gain 2 of these credits leading to an Award in Language Skills at Level 1. In year 2 learners can gain the remaining 3 credits leading to an overall NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Language Skills.
