Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus. You'll have an assessment with an ESOL teacher before you enrol, so the course starts at the right level for you. The course covers speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar, alongside employability skills and work experience. It runs full-time over one year and is designed to help you use English in everyday life, at work, and in further study.
Who this course is for
This course will help you to improve your English language skills in order to cope with everyday situations and develop knowledge of life in the United Kingdom. You will gain the knowledge to help you go on to further education or get a job.
Entry requirements
We will assess your level of English before you enrol on the course.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations and conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding English in real contexts.
You'll build reading and writing skills in English.
You'll study English grammar to support your speaking and writing.
You'll develop employability skills to help you prepare for work.
You'll complete work experience as part of the course.
You'll gain knowledge of everyday life in the United Kingdom.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom with an ESOL teacher. Learning covers speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar through class activities. Exams are taken each term and spread throughout the year. Assessment is ongoing, so your progress is checked regularly. The course also includes employability sessions and a work experience placement.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses spoken and written English daily
Warehouse operative: follows instructions and communicates with colleagues
Retail assistant: serves customers and handles basic written tasks
Cleaner or domestic worker: follows workplace instructions in English
Kitchen assistant: works in a team using everyday English
Care assistant: communicates with clients and colleagues in English
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the natural next step if your English improves during the course.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: moves you closer to Level 1 and everyday independence in English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: once your English is strong enough, this qualification is recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
Other college courses: South Essex College Southend Campus offers a range of vocational and academic courses you can move into when your English reaches a suitable level.
