Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London Chelsea Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for information on fees and funding options. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills, including giving short presentations and understanding everyday expressions. The course runs over 7 weeks. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. If you've already passed ESOL Entry Level 3, you can enrol directly.
Who this course is for
This course is for you: if you would like to communicate more fluently if you would like to give a short presentation if you would like to have a better understanding of English expressions if you would like to improve your ability to read about a wider range of subjects if you would write formally or informally with accuracy In this course, you will develop speaking and listening, reading and writing skills. Each term includes all four skills but focuses on a specific skill for the exam taken in that term. When you pass each skill you will receive a certificate for that particular skill. To achieve the full ESOL Level 1 qualification, you must pass Speaking and Listening Level 1, Reading Level 1 and Writing Level 1.
Entry requirements
You will take an initial assessment which will determine your current level of English. - Or if you have passed ESOL Entry level 3, you may enrol onto this course.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking English more fluently in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand a wider range of spoken English.
You'll learn how to give a short presentation in English.
You'll build your understanding of common English expressions and phrases.
You'll improve your reading across a broader range of subjects and topics.
You'll write in both formal and informal English with greater accuracy.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, part-time during the day. Each term covers all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The focus shifts each term to prepare you for the relevant exam. Assessment is through a spoken and listening exam set by City and Guilds. Your teacher will use your initial assessment to plan your learning from the right starting point.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Chelsea Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Receptionist: handle calls, greetings, and everyday spoken English at work.
Care assistant: speak with clients, families, and healthcare teams confidently.
Retail assistant: serve customers and understand spoken instructions.
Classroom or teaching assistant: support teachers and talk with pupils.
Warehouse or logistics operative: follow verbal instructions and communicate with teams.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) Certificate: build on your speaking and listening by developing the other core skills at the same level.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, moving toward the standard employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: an alternative English qualification recognised by employers across the UK.
