Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Alton. Classes run at Alton College during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around your other commitments. This course helps you communicate more confidently in English in everyday situations. You'll focus on speaking and listening skills over the course of a year. No prior qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the college can make sure this is the right level for you. Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
Who this course is for
If English is not your first language then ESOL classes could help you to become better at communicating in English in everyday life.
Entry requirements
No prior qualifications are required however please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9387 9999 to arrange your initial assessment before applying.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and situations.
You'll practise listening carefully and understanding what people say to you.
You'll learn how to express your ideas and opinions clearly in English.
You'll build the language you need for practical situations such as work, appointments, and community life.
You'll develop confidence in asking and answering questions in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other students. Assessment is through practical tasks that test your ability to communicate in English, including speaking and listening activities carried out in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Alton College 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 daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken English in a shop environment.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow instructions and communicate with supervisors.
School support worker: work alongside staff and children in English.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken communication in English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading and Writing (Level 1): broadens your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
