Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus. Daytime classes run part-time over 12 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on speaking and listening. You'll practise understanding and using spoken English in everyday situations. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. A free esol skills for life: speaking and listening course for adults who want to build spoken English from the ground up.
Who this course is for
Learners with little English
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll understand simple spoken English in familiar everyday situations.
You'll respond to basic questions and instructions in English.
You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
You'll follow simple spoken directions and requests.
You'll use basic words and phrases to communicate your needs.
You'll listen for key information in short, clear spoken exchanges.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities. These include guided conversations, listening exercises, and teacher-led practice in everyday English communication. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks completed during the course. There are no written exams at this level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles - basic spoken English supports front-of-house work.
Cleaning or domestic assistant - follow instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Care assistant - speak with colleagues and clients in simple exchanges.
Kitchen assistant - understand and respond to spoken instructions.
Warehouse operative - follow verbal directions and safety guidance.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) - adds reading and writing alongside your speaking skills.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English - moves toward broader everyday English use once your spoken confidence grows.
