Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 23 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. The entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) classes are taught in a classroom, giving you regular practice with a teacher and other learners. You'll build the ability to hold conversations, follow instructions, and communicate clearly in English. This course is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations in English.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken instructions and information.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in common situations.
You'll build confidence taking part in short discussions and exchanges.
You'll practise understanding different accents and speaking speeds.
You'll learn vocabulary and phrases used in daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and paired speaking tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, carried out by your tutor. The English Speaking Board assessment focuses on your ability to communicate in spoken English in real everyday situations. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ilford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - communicating clearly with customers in English
Retail sales assistant - serving customers and following spoken instructions
Care assistant - talking with clients, colleagues, and families
Receptionist - greeting visitors and handling enquiries in English
Warehouse operative - understanding spoken safety instructions and team communication
Classroom support assistant - supporting teachers and communicating with pupils
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up in spoken English, building on Entry Level 2.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Speaking and Listening) - for learners ready to progress toward everyday workplace communication.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - to develop your English skills across all four areas alongside speaking and listening.
