Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service, part-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course runs over 12 weeks and covers spoken English skills you can use in everyday life and at work. It suits anyone balancing study with other commitments, including caring responsibilities. These entry level ESOL classes build your ability to understand and respond in English conversations.
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 practise speaking English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn how to take part in short conversations and exchanges.
You'll build vocabulary for practical, real-life topics.
You'll gain confidence responding to simple spoken instructions and questions.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through practical tasks: you'll be observed speaking and listening in structured activities. There is no written exam for this Award. Your teacher will assess your spoken English and listening skills during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service 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.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions at work.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow spoken instructions confidently.
Warehouse operative: understand and respond to workplace communication.
What you could study next
After this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels at the same centre.
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): builds on the skills you've gained here.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): adds reading and writing to your English skills.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL integrated courses: combine all four skills as your English develops.
