Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Bodmin. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 30 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course helps you develop your spoken English and listening skills in a supportive adult environment. You'll practise understanding and taking part in everyday conversations in English. The level 1 ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening classes are free for eligible learners.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll take part in conversations on familiar topics.
You'll follow instructions and information given verbally.
You'll ask and answer questions clearly in English.
You'll develop your pronunciation and spoken fluency.
You'll build confidence speaking English in real interactions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking practice with other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken English, including listening and responding in conversations. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre 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
Retail sales assistant: communicate clearly on the shop floor
Care assistant: talk with clients and care teams day to day
Cleaner or domestic support worker: follow spoken instructions at work
Kitchen assistant: understand and respond to instructions in a busy kitchen
Warehouse operative: communicate safely with supervisors and colleagues
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): build on your spoken English with reading and writing skills at the same level.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by more employers and useful for a wider range of jobs.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: combines reading, writing, and communication skills, and is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
