Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Harrow. Classes run at Harrow on the Hill. This full-time daytime course is for people whose first language is not English and who want to improve their spoken English. You'll study for 35 weeks, building your ability to communicate clearly in everyday situations. The course covers listening and speaking skills at Entry Level 1, helping you move toward further study or work. It is an entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening qualification recognised for English language learning in the UK.
Who this course is for
Young 15-18 year old students whose first language is not English, who wish to improve their written and spoken English, to go on to further studies or employment.
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in simple everyday conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in familiar situations.
You'll learn to follow short instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as home, work, and daily life.
You'll gain confidence asking and answering simple questions in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is practical and interactive, with speaking and listening activities at the centre of each class. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening exercises that reflect real everyday situations. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrow on the Hill will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers in English daily
Retail assistant: serving customers and following spoken instructions
Warehouse operative: understanding workplace instructions and safety information
Cleaner or caretaker: following instructions and communicating with supervisors
Kitchen assistant: working in a team using everyday spoken English
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex conversations and listening tasks.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: prepares you for Level 1 and brings you closer to Functional Skills English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
