Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Alnwick. Classes run at Alnwick Campus, part-time during the day. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for English for speakers of other languages. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. Classes run over 12 weeks. You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations, building the English you need for work and daily life.
Who this course is for
English for speakers of other languages
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English in everyday conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English clearly.
You'll learn to ask and answer questions in common situations.
You'll build vocabulary for work, community, and daily life.
You'll gain confidence speaking with others in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Alnwick Campus. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that test your speaking and listening skills directly. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Alnwick Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to bring evidence of your residency when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday English in a shop setting.
Cleaner or housekeeper: follow instructions and talk with supervisors.
Kitchen assistant: work in a team using everyday spoken English.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) Certificate: broaden your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, useful when applying for jobs or further study.
