Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time during the day at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college directly for details. This entry level esol skills for life course develops your English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. It is designed for english for speakers of other languages who want to build practical communication skills for everyday life and work in the UK. The course runs for around 347 hours. You'll work toward the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Certificate.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll build your reading skills using everyday texts and materials.
You'll improve your writing skills for practical tasks such as forms, messages, and notes.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar used in daily life and work in the UK.
You'll develop confidence communicating in English in familiar settings.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at the college during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, reading tasks, and written exercises. Assessment is through a combination of tasks and activities that reflect real-life use of English. These are set and marked in line with the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 2 specification. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers in English.
Warehouse operative: follow written and spoken instructions at work.
Care assistant: read care notes and talk with clients and colleagues.
School support worker: support children under the guidance of teachers.
Retail assistant: serve customers and handle everyday written tasks.
Cleaner or facilities operative: follow instructions and complete basic paperwork.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: the next step up if you want to keep improving your English before moving to Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1: builds on your ESOL learning and moves toward the GCSE-equivalent Level 2 qualification that many employers ask for.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications: once your English is strong enough, you can move into job-focused training in areas such as health and social care, business, or retail.
