Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course. Study online. You can study at your own pace, fitting your learning around work, family, or other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll build your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also develop your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is a free ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course for adults aged 19 and over. 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 practise speaking English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build your English vocabulary for daily life and work.
You'll improve your pronunciation of English words and sounds.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English with other people.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken English, including taking part in discussions and responding to what you hear. Your assessor will observe or record your spoken English as part of the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton 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 and colleagues in English
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant: use English in a busy shop environment
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely
Cleaner or domestic worker: understand and respond to workplace instructions
School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can move on to:
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): prepares you for everyday and work communication at a higher level.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and is recognised by many employers.
