Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Richmond upon Thames. Evening classes run at Parkshot, fitting around your daytime commitments. Before you start, you take an English language assessment so the centre can place you at the right level. The course runs for 10 weeks and focuses on spoken English. You'll work on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication. These are the building blocks for using English at work and in daily life. Fees apply for this course, though you may be eligible for funding or an Advanced Learner Loan.
Who this course is for
This 3-month ESOL qualification course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your speaking and listening skills in the following ways: Improve speaking and listening skills Improve pronunciation skills Have simple discussions Communicate with others Improve vocabulary and grammar knowledge You will learn in teachers with English language teaching experience. Improving your English and getting an ESOL qualification can help you with your future and to get a job.
Entry requirements
We have courses at all levels of the Adult ESOL Curriculum from Pre-Entry (for complete beginners) and Entry Level up to Level 2. We will help you find the correct level for you before you start your course. Before you start this course, you need to take an English language assessment to help us put you in the right level of Speaking and Listening course.
What you will learn
You'll develop your speaking skills for simple everyday conversations.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand others more clearly.
You'll practise pronunciation to make yourself easier to understand.
You'll build vocabulary and grammar knowledge for common situations.
You'll learn to communicate with other people in English.
You'll gain confidence taking part in short, simple discussions.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening, twice a week over 10 weeks. You'll learn with teachers who have English language teaching experience. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that reflect real-life communication. You'll be assessed on your ability to take part in discussions and respond to others in spoken English.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant. Use English to help customers face to face.
Retail sales assistant. Communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
Warehouse operative. Follow spoken instructions and work as part of a team.
Care assistant. Talk with clients and care staff in everyday English.
Cleaner or domestic operative. Understand instructions and communicate at work.
Kitchen assistant. Take part in a working kitchen environment using English.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening). The next step up if you want to develop your spoken English further.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing). Broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English. Moves toward the qualification many employers ask for, covering reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
