ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Bath. Classes run at Bath College City Centre Campus, part-time during the day. Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Contact the centre for details. The course runs for 15 weeks and focuses on spoken English, helping you understand and communicate more confidently in everyday situations. It covers listening skills alongside speaking, giving you a solid foundation in English for speakers of other languages. The course takes around 15 weeks part-time.
Who this course is for
Please contact us or visit our website to find out more.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in common situations.
You'll build vocabulary for daily life, work, and community settings.
You'll gain confidence taking part in group discussions.
You'll understand different accents and speaking styles.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Bath College City Centre Campus. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that show what you can do. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your speaking and listening skills during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bath College City Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using spoken English with the public.
Care assistant, communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant, serving customers and handling enquiries.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and answering calls in English.
Warehouse operative, following spoken instructions safely.
Cleaner or facilities worker, working in English-speaking environments.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent English qualification that opens doors to further training and employment.
