Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Selby. Daytime classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, with a manageable part-time pace across 22 weeks. This is an english for speakers of other languages course that builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll develop English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It's a free esol skills for life speaking and listening course for adults aged 19 and over. Funding 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 situations.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in English.
You'll build knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation so others understand you more easily.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English in real situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and teacher-led sessions. Assessment is through practical tasks that test your ability to speak and listen in English. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your progress is assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serving customers and following spoken instructions.
Warehouse operative: understanding team instructions and safety briefings.
Cleaner or catering assistant: working in English-speaking environments.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling basic enquiries in English.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want a qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
