Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Liverpool. Classes run at The Learning Exchange. This is an entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course taught in the classroom, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations, building the foundation you need to communicate confidently in English. It is designed for speakers of other languages who are starting to learn english in the UK.
Who this course is for
This is for learners who wish to gain ESOL Speaking & Listening Entry 1 (16-18)
What you will learn
You'll understand simple spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll respond to basic questions and instructions in English.
You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
You'll listen carefully and pick out key information.
You'll use simple words and phrases to express your needs.
You'll follow spoken directions and simple explanations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Learning Exchange, full-time during the day. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks carried out in class. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken English, including taking part in conversations and responding to what you hear. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Learning Exchange will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles where basic spoken English is needed
Retail assistant roles requiring simple communication with customers
Cleaning or housekeeping roles in hotels or offices
Kitchen assistant or café worker roles
Care assistant roles supporting daily communication with clients
Warehouse operative roles following spoken instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the natural next step to keep building your spoken English.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) - adds reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Entry Level 2 or 3 Functional Skills English - moves you toward the qualification that employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
