Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Selby. Evening classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also develop your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. 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 build knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn language for practical situations at work and in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that reflect real everyday situations. Your spoken English and ability to understand others will be assessed directly, not through written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each stage and check your progress as you go.
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: speak with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle everyday English in a busy workplace.
Cleaner or caretaker: follow instructions and talk with supervisors.
Kitchen assistant: work as part of a team using spoken English.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English.
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 Level 1 study.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: adds reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers.
