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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Harrow. Evening classes run at Stanmore College, part-time over one year. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for adults who want to improve their spoken English. Classes focus on speaking and listening in everyday situations, at work, and in further study. You can take individual modules or complete the full year. It suits people who need to fit english for speakers of other languages study around daytime commitments.

Who this course is for

Our part-time adult ESOL courses are designed to help you improve your English. The qualification equips you with skills to communicate confidently in employment, for further studies, and in day to day life. You will build English for speaking, listening, reading, writing, and accomplish a recognised qualification.

The course is split into multiple modules which can be taken individually or all modules can be done over the year.

(Please visit our website for more information about the levels we offer, dates and timings - we offer daytime and evening options)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday conversations.
  • You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different situations.
  • You'll build vocabulary for work, study, and daily life.
  • You'll learn how to take part in discussions and respond to questions.
  • You'll gain confidence communicating in English with other people.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in the classroom at Stanmore College on evenings. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through practical tasks that test your ability to communicate in spoken English. The course is split into modules, which you can take individually or work through over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English daily.
  • Retail sales assistant: communicate clearly on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: understand workplace instructions and safety information.
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and care staff throughout the day.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) Certificate: adds reading and writing skills to your spoken English.
  • Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up in English communication for work and further study.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a recognised qualification that employers accept as equivalent to GCSE English.
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