Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough Community Learning Service during the daytime, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening qualification focuses on listening and speaking in English. You'll learn through classroom teaching and may also have access to computers. The course runs over one week. You'll have an initial assessment at enrolment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
These courses are for speakers of other languages, both those who have basic English and those who wish to progress to other mainstream courses or into employment. You will study listening and speaking, reading and writing. You will be taught using different teaching methods in a classroom situation. You may also have access to computers.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an initial assessment at enrolment of this course.
What you will learn
You'll practise listening to spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll develop your speaking skills to communicate more clearly in English.
You'll build confidence taking part in short conversations.
You'll learn to follow simple spoken instructions and questions.
You'll practise responding to others in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher. Different teaching methods are used to support your learning. You may also have access to computers during the course. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that show what you can do in English.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough Community Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles where basic spoken English is needed
Cleaning or housekeeping assistant roles
Kitchen assistant or café helper
Care home support worker (entry-level, supervised)
Warehouse or factory operative where instructions are given verbally
School or nursery helper (volunteer or paid support)
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the natural next step to keep building your spoken English.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing to your English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: moves you toward the qualification employers and colleges recognise as a foundation for further study or work.
