Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Malton. Classes run at Malton Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course builds your ability to communicate in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation alongside your speaking and listening skills. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in daily situations.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build vocabulary for use at work and in everyday life.
You'll improve your pronunciation of common English words and phrases.
You'll gain confidence asking and answering questions in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, with speaking and listening activities practised in group and paired sessions. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your skills directly. Your tutor will assess you on your ability to communicate in English in real everyday contexts. There are no written exams for this qualification.
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 in English daily.
Care assistant: speaking with clients, colleagues, and families clearly.
Retail assistant: helping customers and following spoken instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding workplace instructions and safety guidance.
Kitchen assistant: following spoken directions in a busy kitchen.
Warehouse operative: communicating with team members and supervisors.
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 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: moves toward the recognised GCSE-equivalent English qualification that many employers ask for.
