Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements. The college will assess your current level before you start to make sure this is the right course for you. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills over four months. This is an esol skills for life: speaking and listening qualification recognised by employers across the UK. It covers the English for work and everyday life that Level 1 demands.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60141979 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday conversations in English.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in different situations.
You'll follow instructions and information given verbally.
You'll take part in discussions and express your views in English.
You'll understand different accents and speaking styles used in the UK.
You'll use appropriate language for different settings, including work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Tyneside College. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including conversations, discussions, and listening exercises. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that test your speaking and listening skills at Level 1. Your tutor will work with you throughout the course to track your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking with customers and colleagues in English.
Warehouse operative: following verbal instructions in a working environment.
Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday spoken tasks.
Cleaner or facilities operative: working in teams using spoken English.
Kitchen assistant: taking instructions and working with others in English.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): build on your spoken English with reading and writing skills at the same level.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, moving toward the standard employers often ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication, and is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
