Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day, over 15 weeks. This is an entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening qualification for adults who want to develop spoken English. You'll focus on listening and speaking in everyday situations. Your entry requirements will be assessed individually before you start. The daytime timetable suits those balancing study with other commitments.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll listen and respond to simple spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in basic conversations.
You'll follow short instructions and simple questions.
You'll take part in face-to-face exchanges on familiar topics.
You'll use basic vocabulary and phrases to express needs and ideas.
You'll develop awareness of how tone and context affect spoken communication.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, with daytime attendance over 15 weeks. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group work, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks that reflect real everyday situations. 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-facing retail assistant: basic spoken English supports shop floor roles.
Café or kitchen helper: follow instructions and communicate with colleagues.
Cleaning operative: understand workplace instructions and safety guidance.
Care assistant: speak with clients and respond to simple requests.
Warehouse operative: follow verbal instructions in a team environment.
School or nursery helper: communicate with staff and children day to day.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the natural next step to build on what you've learned.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: moves toward the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
