Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course helps you build spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. It is designed for people who are learning English as a second language. The course runs for 150 hours. You will have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. City and Guilds Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in simple everyday conversations.
You'll develop listening skills to understand basic spoken English.
You'll learn to follow simple instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in familiar situations.
You'll practise using common words and phrases in real exchanges.
You'll learn to communicate in everyday settings such as shops, health appointments, and community situations.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Learning is practical and interactive, focusing on speaking and listening activities. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks carried out during the course. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers face to face
Care assistant: talk with clients and follow spoken instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: understand workplace instructions and basic communication
Kitchen assistant: follow spoken directions in a catering environment
Retail assistant: serve customers and handle simple spoken requests
School or nursery support worker: communicate with staff and families
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the natural next step to develop your spoken English further.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: move toward a qualification that covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together.
