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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Falmouth – Falmouth Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course focuses on spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. It runs over 30 weeks. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for adults who want to improve their English and gain a recognised qualification.

Who this course is for

This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
  • You'll learn how to follow simple instructions and respond appropriately.
  • You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.
  • You'll practise taking part in short discussions on familiar topics.
  • You'll learn to understand and use common words and phrases.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, including speaking and listening exercises, pair work, and group discussions. Assessment is practical: you'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English through observed tasks and activities. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing roles: speaking English helps in shops, cafes, and hospitality.
  • Care assistant: communication skills are essential when supporting clients.
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: follow instructions and talk with supervisors.
  • Warehouse operative: understand spoken safety instructions and team communication.
  • School or nursery support: communicate with staff, children, and parents.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening, then Entry Level 3. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 build the reading and writing skills that employers ask for alongside spoken English. Each step opens more job options and further study.

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