Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course. Study online. You can study at your own pace, fitting learning around your daily life without travelling to a centre. Over 22 weeks, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations and work. You'll also build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. An initial assessment will confirm that Level 1 is the right starting point for you. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification for adults aged 19 and over.
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 develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and workplace situations.
You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English in different contexts.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and how to use it when speaking.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily life and work.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and exchanges in English.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) is through speaking and listening tasks. These assess your ability to communicate in English in real situations. You will be assessed on your spoken responses and your ability to listen and respond appropriately.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service 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, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: helping customers and working as part of a team.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working safely.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English supports daily tasks.
Receptionist or admin assistant: answering calls and greeting visitors.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by many employers when they ask for English at GCSE level or equivalent.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised GCSE English equivalent.
ESOL Skills for Life qualifications in Reading or Writing: build the other areas of English alongside your speaking and listening.
