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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Saint Helens – St Helens Adult and Community Learning

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens Adult and Community Learning. You'll have a self-assessment first, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. Daytime classes run twice a week in small, friendly groups, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course runs over one year. It covers spoken English and listening skills for everyday life in the UK. You must be 19 or older and live in St Helens, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, or Wirral to qualify for funded places.

Who this course is for

This course is for people whose first language is not English and who are eligible for funding.

Entry requirements

A self-assessment of your English skills will be completed to see if this is the right course for you.

To be eligible for the funded sessions, you must be 19 years or older and live within the local authority areas of St Helens, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, or Wirral.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking English in everyday situations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English more clearly.
  • You'll learn to follow simple instructions and short conversations.
  • You'll build confidence asking and answering basic questions.
  • You'll understand and use simple words and phrases for daily life in the UK.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, running twice a week in small groups. Learning is practical and interactive, focused on speaking and listening activities. Assessment is through spoken tasks and observation rather than written exams, so you demonstrate your skills through real conversation and listening exercises in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Helens Adult and Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients and colleagues
  • Cleaning operative: following spoken instructions in the workplace
  • Warehouse operative: understanding verbal safety and task briefings
  • School support worker: supporting basic communication in a school setting
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling simple enquiries

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you gain here.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): moves you toward more independent spoken English.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing in one qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.
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