Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Coventry. Daytime classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on spoken English and listening skills in a classroom setting. The course runs for 73 hours in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification for adults who want to build their spoken English in the UK.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in practical situations.
You'll follow instructions and questions given in English.
You'll take part in discussions and group conversations.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as work or community settings.
You'll understand the main points from spoken English in real contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including speaking and listening tasks, group discussions, and role-play exercises. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed and assessed on your spoken English and listening skills during activities. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your performance against set tasks throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking with customers and colleagues in English
Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant: serving customers and understanding instructions
Warehouse operative: following spoken safety and work instructions
School support worker: working alongside staff and children
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling enquiries in English
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want a qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
