Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Scarborough. Evening classes run at Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course builds your spoken English and your ability to understand others. You'll also develop English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point 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 situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll build knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your pronunciation in English.
You'll gain confidence communicating in everyday life and work situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is practical: you'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English, through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday situations. Your teacher will observe and assess your performance during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: speak clearly with clients, families, and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations with customers and staff.
Cleaner or domestic worker: follow instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Kitchen assistant: take direction and work as part of a team.
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 at Entry Level 1.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broaden your English skills to cover reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: moves toward everyday English in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.