Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs for 21 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English, including how to listen and respond in everyday situations. It's designed for people whose first language is not English. Your entry requirements will be assessed individually before you start.
Who this course is for
16-18 Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll listen to and understand simple spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly enough to make yourself understood in basic conversations.
You'll follow simple instructions and respond to straightforward questions.
You'll take part in short exchanges on familiar topics such as home, work, and daily life.
You'll build your confidence speaking English with other people.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Speaking and listening skills are practised through activities, discussions, and tasks with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that show what you can do in real conversations. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers face to face or by phone
Retail assistant: help customers and work as part of a team
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely
Cleaner or domestic assistant: understand workplace instructions in English
Care assistant: communicate with clients and colleagues in a care setting
Kitchen assistant: follow spoken instructions in a catering environment
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the natural next step to keep developing your spoken English.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Combined): a broader English qualification covering all four skills as your confidence grows.
