Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library, part-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can place you at the right level. The course runs over 12 weeks. It covers spoken English and listening skills you can use at work and in everyday life. These are the kinds of english for speakers of other languages classes that fit around other commitments, with daytime sessions at a manageable pace.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly and confidently in English in everyday situations.
You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll learn how to take part in conversations, discussions, and exchanges at work or in your community.
You'll build vocabulary and pronunciation to make yourself understood more easily.
You'll develop skills for following instructions and responding appropriately in spoken English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, with daytime sessions over 12 weeks. Learning is practical and interactive, focused on speaking and listening activities. You'll be assessed through observed spoken tasks and listening exercises, as required by the Level 1 Award specification. Your initial assessment at the start helps place you at the right level and shapes how your learning is planned.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries, follow instructions, and work with the public.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: support children and liaise with staff.
Warehouse or logistics operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team.
Receptionist or front-of-house worker: greet visitors and handle spoken enquiries.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your English reading skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): build written English to complement your spoken skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications: the next step if you want to reach the level employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, widely used for employment and further study.
