Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Halifax. Classes run at Calderdale Adult Learning, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 months and is designed for adults who want to improve their English for speakers of other languages background. You'll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. The course fee is paid in three instalments across the year, one when you start each unit. An initial assessment is required before you enrol. Call the centre on 01422 392820 to arrange yours.
Who this course is for
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Adults who wish to improve their English language skills who have achieved Entry Level 2, or who have been assessed and meet the correct Level.
Entry requirements
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Initial assessment required before enrolling - please call the centre on 01422 392820.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
You'll practise writing for common situations, such as forms, messages, and short texts.
You'll build your speaking skills for conversations at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand spoken English more clearly.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar used in everyday UK contexts.
You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-world situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Calderdale Adult Learning. Lessons cover reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. Your progress is assessed through coursework and practical tasks rather than a single exam. The initial assessment before you start helps the centre plan your learning at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Calderdale Adult Learning 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, messages, and written correspondence.
Care assistant: read care plans and communicate with service users.
Retail assistant: serve customers and complete written tasks.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and safety notices.
School support worker: assist in classrooms, communicate with staff and families.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step if you want to keep building your English. Widely used by employers as evidence of everyday English ability.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English. Many employers and further education courses ask for this level.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Certificate: continues your English language learning within the ESOL framework if you prefer to stay on that route.
