Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can fit study around your day. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also develop your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Classes run part-time over 22 weeks. You must be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funding; further eligibility is checked at enrolment.
Who this course is for
The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work.
You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will become more confident communicating in
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and work situations.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in English.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Catterick Library & Information Centre. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect everyday English use. Your progress is assessed as part of the course, and you'll complete tasks that demonstrate your speaking and listening skills at Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Receptionist: handling calls and face-to-face enquiries in English.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serving customers and working in a team.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working safely.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English supports daily tasks.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by many employers when they ask for GCSE-level English or equivalent.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, widely used as a GCSE English equivalent.
