Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, part-time during the day. This is an entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course that runs over 12 months. You'll work on your spoken English and listening skills in a classroom setting. The course covers english for work, everyday life, and building your confidence in conversation. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an interview and assessment with an ESOL teacher before you start.
Who this course is for
This course will help you improve your English for work, your career or help you in your everyday life. In the classes you will study a range of skills including writing and speaking. We have classes that run in the daytime and evening. Please contact us for days and times.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements, though you will need an interview and assessment with an ESOL teacher. If you are interested in the course, please contact the ESOL team on 01702 220440
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll build vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll take part in conversations and discussions in class.
You'll learn how to communicate in common real-world contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, including speaking and listening exercises, group discussions, and teacher-led practice. Assessment is based on your speaking and listening skills, observed and assessed by your ESOL teacher during the course. There is no written exam for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking English confidently helps in customer-facing roles.
Care assistant: clear communication is essential when supporting clients.
Retail assistant: everyday English skills used throughout the working day.
Cleaner or housekeeper: follow instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Kitchen assistant: understand and respond to spoken directions at work.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 2 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): add reading and writing to your English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
