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 skills. You'll have an initial assessment before enrolling to confirm the right level for you. Daytime classes make it possible to study around other commitments. You'll develop your speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English, building the skills you need for everyday life and english for work.
Who this course is for
Adults who wish to improve their English language skills who have achieved Entry Level 1 or 2, or who have been assessed and meet the correct Level.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment required before enrolling - please call the centre on 01422 392820.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English in everyday conversations and situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll improve your reading skills, including everyday texts, signs, and forms.
You'll build your writing skills for practical tasks such as messages, notes, and short texts.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar to communicate more clearly.
You'll gain confidence using English in real daily situations such as shopping, appointments, and work.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Calderdale Adult Learning. Teaching covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing through group activities and guided practice. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, in line with the City and Guilds Entry 2 specification. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
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 in English.
Care assistant: use English to support service users and write records.
Retail assistant: read instructions, handle transactions, and talk to customers.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with colleagues.
School support worker: assist in classrooms, communicate with staff and parents.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow written rotas and health and safety guidance.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up from Entry 2, building stronger reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: an alternative route toward Level 1 English, recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you closer to a GCSE-equivalent English qualification, opening more job and training opportunities.
