Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level esol skills for life speaking and listening course focuses on spoken English: understanding what people say to you and making yourself understood in everyday situations. It covers 85 hours of learning in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 follow and respond to simple spoken instructions in everyday situations.
You'll listen to short conversations and understand the main points.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar, everyday contexts.
You'll ask and answer simple questions about yourself and your daily life.
You'll take part in short, structured conversations with a teacher and other learners.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, including listening exercises, speaking practice, and guided conversation with your teacher and classmates. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed speaking and listening during tasks in class. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your performance against set tasks as part of your normal classroom work.
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-facing retail or café work: spoken English is essential for serving customers.
Warehouse or factory operative: follow spoken instructions safely on the job.
Cleaning or housekeeping operative: communicate with supervisors and colleagues.
Care assistant: speak with clients, families, and care team members.
School support or kitchen assistant: take part in everyday workplace conversations.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've developed here.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: moves toward reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, working toward the GCSE-equivalent level.
