Free Entry Level 1 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 is an English for Speakers of Other Languages course, designed to help you improve your spoken and listened-to English in a supportive adult setting. You'll work on understanding and taking part in everyday conversations in English. 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 practise listening to and understanding spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly and be understood in simple conversations.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in English.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as introductions, daily routines, and requests.
You'll gain confidence taking part in short spoken exchanges with other learners and your tutor.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Cornwall Adult Education Service. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group work, and guided practice with your tutor. Assessment is through spoken tasks that test your ability to listen and respond in English. 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 where spoken English is needed day to day
Retail assistant, where you serve and communicate with customers
Care assistant, where you talk with clients and colleagues
Cleaner or domestic operative in settings requiring basic spoken communication
Warehouse or factory operative where safety briefings are given in English
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the natural next step to keep building your spoken English.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) - adds reading and writing to your English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening, recognised by employers and colleges.
