Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Farnborough. Evening classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, so you can study around work or other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on spoken communication: understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. You'll develop confidence speaking in English and listening accurately in real conversations. The course runs for 36 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your ability to listen and understand spoken English.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in common situations.
You'll build vocabulary for work, daily life, and social settings.
You'll practise following spoken instructions and responding appropriately.
You'll develop skills for taking part in discussions and group conversations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Farnborough College of Technology. Learning is practical and interactive, with speaking and listening activities at the centre of every session. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening exercises that reflect everyday situations. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your progress is assessed through observed speaking and listening activities carried out during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English
Retail sales assistant: communicate with colleagues and customers daily
Care assistant: follow instructions and talk with service users
Warehouse operative: understand spoken safety and work instructions
Cleaner or facilities operative: respond to instructions and basic queries
Kitchen assistant: work as part of a team using spoken English
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your English reading skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): add written English to your qualification set.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening, recognised by employers when they ask for English skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English, once you're ready to progress.
