Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your ability to speak and listen in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation alongside your communication skills. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level.
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 to and understanding spoken English in different contexts.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and how to use it when speaking.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily life and the workplace.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and respond to questions in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practice conversations. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that test your speaking and listening skills directly. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your progress through the activities you complete in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers face to face or by phone
Care assistant: talking with clients, colleagues, and families every day
Retail assistant: serving customers and working as part of a team
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working safely
Cleaner or domestic assistant: understanding workplace instructions and requests
Kitchen assistant: taking direction and communicating in a busy kitchen
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken English in work and daily life.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: a broader qualification covering reading and writing as well as speaking and listening.
