Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Guildford. Classes run at Activate Learning Guildford, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs for one year. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills to help you communicate confidently in everyday life and work in the UK. The course covers English alongside maths and IT, and includes links to local businesses and work experience. You'll start with an interview to make sure the course is the right fit.
Who this course is for
This course is for young learners who want to improve their English, maths or IT skills so that they can live and work in the UK. This course is available from Entry Level 1 up to Level 2. We work with local businesses to plan our courses, so you can prepare for work in the UK. We can also provide work experience and some vocational options in subjects such as Creative Crafts, Health and Childcare, and Business. When you finish the course, you could: study at the next level of ESOL, OR, study another subject at college., . This course starts in September and takes one year. You can join the course after September but please contact our Advice and Admissions centre first. They will check if there is a place for you. The maximum class size is 25 students. If you want to study another subject at college, or get a job, we can give you advice for FREE Please note: This course does not run during school holidays or bank holidays. Refugee and asylum seeker offers Because of the high demand for English language lessons, we have made a range of courses that will support the large number of asylum seekers who are hoping to enrol onto our courses at our colleges. We are working with local authorities and charities to help refugees and asylum seekers get the essential skills that they need to transition into life and work in the United Kingdom. Please contact us via 0800 612 6008 or email us for more details.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
Entry requirements
The only entry requirement is that you have a successful interview with a member of the course team in order to ensure that we can fully meet your needs We are looking for young people with an enthusiasm to learn and a desire to make progress. We want applicants to actively take part in keep warm activities set by teachers before starting in September.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations in the UK.
You'll practise listening and responding in conversations.
You'll build vocabulary to use at work and in daily life.
You'll learn how to communicate in workplace settings.
You'll develop basic English skills alongside maths and IT.
You'll prepare for further ESOL study or entry-level work in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Activate Learning Guildford, studying full-time during the day. Speaking and listening skills are assessed through practical tasks and observed activities rather than written exams. Your teacher will work with you throughout the year to track your progress. The course also connects to local businesses, so some learning may involve work-related activities and work experience.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning Guildford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers in English day to day.
Retail assistant: serving customers and following instructions in English.
Childcare or nursery assistant: supporting children and families in English.
Warehouse or factory operative: following instructions and working in a team.
Cleaner or caretaker: understanding workplace instructions and safety information.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, colleagues, and families.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on what you've learned.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: moves toward the English skills employers and colleges look for.
Vocational courses in Health and Childcare, Creative Crafts, or Business: available at the same centre once your English is strong enough.
