Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This is an english for speakers of other languages qualification focused entirely on spoken communication. You'll build your ability to understand and be understood in everyday English. The course runs for 140 hours. Ascentis awards the qualification.
Who this course is for
ESOL - Level 1 - S&L E&T (ESSLPL1C00 25/26GA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen ASCENTIS as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations in English.
You'll listen and understand spoken English in common situations.
You'll ask and answer questions in formal and informal settings.
You'll follow instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll express your ideas and opinions in spoken English.
You'll take part in discussions and group conversations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities. This includes conversations, role plays, group discussions, and listening exercises. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on how well you communicate in English in a range of everyday situations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus 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 daily.
Retail sales assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in spoken English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams.
Warehouse operative: follow verbal instructions and work as part of a team.
Cleaner or facilities operative: respond to requests and report issues verbally.
Kitchen assistant: take instructions and communicate in a busy kitchen.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): add reading and writing to your spoken English skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications: move toward the level recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification many employers and colleges accept as proof of English ability.
