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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
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 Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College Old Street Campus, part-time during the day. This is an entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for adults who are learning English as a second or other language. You'll have an assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you. No formal qualifications are needed to join at Entry Level 1. The course runs over 14 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in a supportive classroom setting.

Who this course is for

This is a part time course. You will undertake an internal assessment for the Speaking and Listening module. You must pass the assessment to gain the qualification. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual and accommodate different learning styles for example, discussions, presentations, group work and interactive activities.

Entry requirements

Entry Level 1

  • No formal qualifications required.

Entry Level 2

  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life qualification

Entry Level 3

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualification

Level 1

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life qualification

Level 2

  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life qualification

You will undertake an assessment prior to being enrolled onto this course. Your assessment should show you possess the required underpinning English skills in speaking and listening.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different situations.
  • You'll take part in discussions and group activities to build your spoken language.
  • You'll learn how to communicate in simple, familiar situations in English.
  • You'll develop confidence in giving short spoken responses and following instructions.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day. You'll learn through discussions, presentations, group work, and interactive activities. Teaching is designed to suit different learning styles. Assessment is internal: you'll complete a Speaking and Listening assessment at the centre. You must pass this assessment to earn the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College Old Street Campus 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
  • Retail sales assistant: communicate with the public in a shop or store
  • Cleaning operative: follow spoken instructions and work as part of a team
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and care staff in everyday English
  • Kitchen assistant: take instructions and work in a busy kitchen environment
  • Warehouse operative: understand verbal instructions in a fast-paced setting

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Qualification, which builds on the skills you've gained. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications are the next steps. Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life is the level that meets the English language standard many employers look for. Tameside College Old Street Campus offers progression through these levels.

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