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Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening at Newcastle College Southwark College

Cost£360.00
Duration15 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course is for people whose first language is not English. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to understand and respond in everyday conversations. The course runs for 15 weeks. It covers the skills you need to communicate clearly in work, community, and daily life situations. Ascentis Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.

Who this course is for

For learners looking to improve their English skills where their first language is not English

What you will learn

  • You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken English in different situations.
  • You'll understand instructions, questions, and information given to you in English.
  • You'll take part in discussions and give your views in English.
  • You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as work or community settings.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practice conversations. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that show your speaking and listening skills in real situations. There are no written exams for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams
  • Retail assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in English
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team
  • Cleaner or facilities worker: communicate with supervisors and colleagues
  • School support worker: support in English-speaking classroom environments

What you could study next

Once you complete this Level 1 Award, you could move on to the Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) to develop your spoken English further. You might also study ESOL Skills for Life qualifications in Reading and Writing to build a fuller set of English skills. Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 is a next step if you want a qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.

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