Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Camborne. Evening classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service, so you can fit study around your week. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on spoken English: listening, understanding, and communicating clearly in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening is the right level for you. The course runs for 30 weeks part-time.
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 speak clearly and confidently in everyday conversations.
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in different situations.
You'll follow instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll ask and answer questions in formal and informal settings.
You'll use vocabulary and grammar to express yourself more accurately.
You'll take part in discussions and group activities in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practice conversations. Assessment is through observed tasks and spoken activities rather than written exams. Your tutor will assess how you communicate, listen, and respond in English during the course.
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 service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions with confidence
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely
Cleaner or facilities operative: communicate with supervisors and colleagues
School support worker: work in schools where spoken English is essential
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by employers who ask for a higher level of spoken English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading and Writing (Level 1): builds the written side of your English alongside this spoken qualification.
