Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This is an ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll also cover employability and personal development alongside Functional Skills Maths. Assessment is continuous throughout the programme.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English, including how to hold conversations and present ideas clearly.
You'll practise listening skills to understand spoken English in everyday and work contexts.
You'll build your reading skills across a range of texts and materials.
You'll improve your writing skills, including producing leaflets, essays, and reports.
You'll develop employability skills and personal development to prepare for work or further study.
You'll study Functional Skills Maths alongside your English learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at John Ruskin College, attending full-time during the day. Assessment is continuous throughout the 34 weeks. It takes a range of forms: written tasks such as leaflets, essays, and reports; class tests; presentations; discussion seminars; practical projects; and observation. This ongoing approach means you can improve and develop as you go, rather than relying on a single exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Please note there may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits; the college will give you this information at your interview.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: using spoken and written English in a customer-facing role
Retail sales assistant: communicating with customers and colleagues day to day
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and communicating with a team
Receptionist or admin assistant: handling calls, emails, and written correspondence
Catering or hospitality assistant: working in a team and serving customers in English
Childcare or school support assistant: supporting children and communicating with staff and parents
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the natural next step, taking your English to a higher level and opening more employment and study options.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: recognised by employers as equivalent to a GCSE in English, useful for a wide range of jobs and further courses.
Vocational Level 2 qualifications: once your English is strong enough, you can move into subject-specific training in areas such as childcare, business, or health and social care.
