Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at The College of North West London, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks. It covers spoken English for everyday situations, helping you communicate more clearly in English at home, in your community, and in work settings. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. This course is for adults.
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 to and understand simple spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in basic conversations.
You'll follow simple instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll take part in short exchanges on familiar topics such as family, home, and daily routines.
You'll ask and answer simple questions in English.
You'll recognise and use common words and phrases in spoken English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed taking part in spoken tasks and conversations. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly during class activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses everyday spoken English with the public.
Cleaner or domestic worker: follows spoken instructions in the workplace.
Kitchen porter: communicates with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
Care assistant: speaks with clients, colleagues, and families.
Warehouse operative: responds to verbal instructions and team communication.
Retail assistant: serves customers and handles basic spoken requests.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, building on what you've learned.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills into reading and writing at the same level.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
