Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Dunstable. Classes run at Bedford College Dunstable Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification focuses on spoken English. You'll practise listening carefully and speaking clearly in everyday situations. The course runs for one year. It suits anyone learning English as an additional language who wants to build spoken communication for daily life, study, or work.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in simple everyday conversations.
You'll listen and understand basic spoken English.
You'll follow short instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll ask and answer questions in familiar situations.
You'll use common words and phrases to communicate your needs.
You'll recognise and use basic English sounds and pronunciation.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. Sessions focus on speaking and listening practice, including conversations, listening exercises, and guided speaking tasks. Assessment is through spoken activities and tasks that show what you can do. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles: speak with customers and colleagues in English.
Retail assistant: communicate with shoppers and team members.
Care assistant: talk with clients and follow spoken instructions.
Warehouse operative: understand instructions and work safely.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow directions and work as part of a team.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the natural next step to develop your spoken English further.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): add reading and writing to your English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: move toward a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
