Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Lambeth – Morley College London Waterloo Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration6 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time over 6 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for details on funding options. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on spoken communication. You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in English at Level 1. At the end of the course, you'll sit the Level 1 Speaking and Listening exam.

Who this course is for

In this course, you will develop Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing Skills. To achieve the full ESOL Level 1 qualification, you must pass Speaking and Listening Level 1, Reading Level 1 and Writing Level 1. At the end of Term 1, you will take the Level 1 Speaking and Listening exam.

Entry requirements

You will take an initial assessment, which will determine your current level of English. You may join this course, if your assessed level is just below the standards at Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your spoken English in everyday conversations.
  • You'll practise listening and responding clearly in English.
  • You'll build the skills needed to pass the Level 1 Speaking and Listening exam.
  • You'll understand how to communicate in formal and informal situations.
  • You'll prepare for the Reading and Writing components needed for the full Level 1 ESOL qualification.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll take an initial assessment before the course starts. This confirms your current level of English and whether Level 1 is the right starting point for you. At the end of the 6 weeks, you'll sit a formal Speaking and Listening exam set by City and Guilds.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Waterloo Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: clear spoken English is essential in this role.
  • Receptionist: you'll need confident speaking and listening skills.
  • Care assistant: communication with clients and colleagues is central to the work.
  • Retail assistant: serving customers requires clear everyday English.
  • Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions safely and accurately.
  • Classroom or nursery support: working alongside teachers and children.

What you could study next

After completing this Speaking and Listening unit, you can go on to complete the Reading Level 1 and Writing Level 1 components to earn the full ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 qualification. From there, you could progress to the Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life course, which is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English for speakers of other languages. Many employers and colleges accept Level 2 ESOL alongside Functional Skills Level 2 English.

Apply on morleycollege.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Morley College London Waterloo Campus

More courses near you