Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College St James' Centre, part-time during the day. If English is not your first language, this entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course gives you a supported start. Classes run over 16 weeks. Before you start, you'll have an interview and an initial assessment so you're placed at the right level. You'll build spoken English and listening skills you can use in everyday life and at work.
Who this course is for
If English is not your first language and your English skills are stopping you making progress in your life in the United Kingdom, an ESOL course is a good choice for you. You may be newly arrived in the United Kingdom, have not studied English before, or perhaps only studied English for a few years in your home country.
Entry requirements
Before classes start, you will have an interview and take an initial assessment. Based on your skills, we will place you in the correct level class to help you progress quickly and smoothly.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn how to communicate in common situations, such as shopping, appointments, and introductions.
You'll understand simple spoken instructions and questions.
You'll gain confidence using English in daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Derby College St James' Centre, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is practical and interactive, with speaking and listening activities throughout. Assessment is based on your spoken English and your ability to understand what you hear. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College St James' Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - speak with customers in English every day.
Care assistant - communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant - use English for work in a shop or store.
Cleaner or domestic operative - follow instructions and talk with supervisors.
Kitchen assistant - understand and respond to spoken directions.
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) - add reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3 - a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
