Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Chester – Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Chester. Classes run at Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House. This is an entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening course for adults who want to develop their spoken English. You'll practise listening and speaking in everyday situations. The course runs over 14 weeks with flexible daytime attendance. It covers the skills you need to communicate more confidently in English, whether at home, in the community, or at work. This is a recognised entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening qualification from Ascentis.

Who this course is for

Learners wishing to improve their English

What you will learn

  • You'll listen and respond to simple spoken English in everyday situations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar conversations.
  • You'll follow short instructions and simple questions.
  • You'll take part in basic exchanges about familiar topics such as family, home, and daily routines.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at the centre, including listening exercises, speaking practice, and group conversation. Assessment is through observation of your speaking and listening skills during the course. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess you as you take part in activities and tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing retail assistant: uses everyday spoken English with customers.
  • Care assistant: needs clear communication with clients and colleagues.
  • Cleaner or domestic operative: follows spoken instructions in the workplace.
  • Kitchen assistant: takes part in basic team communication.
  • Warehouse operative: understands verbal instructions and safety guidance.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English.

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
  • Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification.

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