Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Scarborough – Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course runs over 22 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to understand others in everyday situations and at work. You'll also build your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for adults who are 19 or over.

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.

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in daily life and work.
  • You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
  • You'll build your vocabulary for common situations.
  • You'll improve your English pronunciation.
  • You'll gain confidence communicating in English with other people.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities in class, practising with your teacher and other students. Assessment is through spoken tasks that test your ability to communicate in English. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers in English every day.
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: help customers and understand instructions at work.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: follow spoken instructions and talk with supervisors.
  • Kitchen assistant: take part in team communication in a busy workplace.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained here.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: moves toward the GCSE-equivalent level of English recognised by employers.

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