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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Camborne – Cornwall Adult Education Service

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 Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs for 30 weeks.

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 to follow simple spoken instructions and questions.
  • You'll build confidence responding to others in familiar situations.
  • You'll understand and use basic social language for daily life in the UK.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, with speaking and listening activities carried out in a supportive adult learning environment. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks and listening activities. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in straightforward, everyday situations. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing roles: speaking with the public becomes more manageable.
  • Care assistant: communication with clients and colleagues is essential.
  • Retail assistant: you'll need clear spoken English on the shop floor.
  • Cleaning or hospitality operative: follow instructions and work in a team.
  • School or nursery support worker: speaking with staff and parents daily.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Award, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) qualification to keep building your spoken English. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications take you further. If you also want to work on reading and writing, ESOL Skills for Life Reading and Writing courses run alongside speaking and listening at most levels.

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