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Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Redhill – East Surrey College

Cost£1,104.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening qualification is designed for people who are beginning to learn English. No formal qualifications are needed to start. You'll have an assessment before the course begins so East Surrey College can place you at the right level. The course focuses on spoken English, helping you understand and respond in everyday situations.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in familiar situations.
  • You'll learn to follow simple instructions and respond appropriately.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as family, work, and daily life.
  • You'll gain confidence asking and answering questions in English.
  • You'll learn to take part in short, structured conversations with others.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Surrey College, five days a week during the day. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including group conversations, listening exercises, and guided practice with a teacher. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks rather than written exams. Your progress is assessed as part of your everyday learning in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start. The provider notes there may be additional costs for equipment or educational visits; you'll be told about these at your interview.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with colleagues.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understand workplace instructions and basic communication.
  • Kitchen assistant: take part in team communication in a busy environment.
  • Care assistant: communicate with clients and colleagues in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant: serve customers and handle simple spoken transactions.

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to the ESOL Entry Level 2 qualification to keep building your spoken and written English. After that, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL courses are the next steps. East Surrey College offers all of these levels. Progressing through the ESOL levels opens the door to Functional Skills English qualifications, which are recognised by employers across the UK when you apply for jobs.

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