Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening at Flemingate Centre

CostContact the college to confirm fees for 19+ learners
Duration256 days
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course builds your ability to understand and use spoken English in everyday situations. You'll practise listening carefully and speaking clearly in conversations. The course runs over approximately 256 days part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. City and Guilds Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Adults

Entry requirements

https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll listen to and understand simple spoken English in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in short, familiar conversations.
  • You'll follow simple instructions and respond to basic questions.
  • You'll take part in short exchanges on everyday topics such as greetings, numbers, and daily routines.
  • You'll build confidence using English sounds, words, and simple phrases out loud.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities focused on speaking and listening. Sessions include guided conversation practice, listening exercises, and teacher-led tasks. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities completed during the course. There are no written exams for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre 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.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with your team.
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: understand and respond to workplace requests.
  • Care assistant: communicate with service users and care staff.
  • School support worker: follow instructions and speak with staff and children.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained here.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills into other areas.
  • Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: moves toward reading and writing alongside speaking and listening as you progress through the levels.