Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) in Redhill. Classes run at Orbital South Colleges East Surrey College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills through structured classroom sessions. Topics include grammar, writing emails and formal letters, and taking part in discussions. You'll also study maths and practise IT skills, and complete a work-related project and work experience. This is an ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course that builds the English for work you need to move into employment or further training.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop spoken English skills, including holding conversations and contributing to discussions.
You'll practise listening and responding to verbal and non-verbal communication.
You'll write formal letters and emails using correct grammar and verb tenses.
You'll read and extract information from unfamiliar texts.
You'll build vocabulary to express yourself clearly in a range of situations.
You'll complete a work-related project to prepare for employment.
You'll gain work experience relevant to your future plans.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and a work-related project. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Orbital South Colleges East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses clear spoken and written English daily.
Retail sales assistant: communicates with customers and colleagues.
Receptionist: handles calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries.
Care assistant: needs confident communication with clients and teams.
Warehouse operative: follows verbal instructions and written procedures.
Office administrator: writes emails and handles workplace communication.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by employers who ask for GCSE-equivalent English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is widely accepted as a GCSE equivalent.
Vocational qualifications at Level 2: once your English is strong, you can train in a specific area such as health and social care, business, or hospitality.
