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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Skipton – Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service – Evening

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Skipton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work, building your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is an english for speakers of other languages course taught in a classroom with a qualified teacher.

Who this course is for

The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work.

You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking English clearly in everyday situations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
  • You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
  • You'll build vocabulary for use at work and in daily life.
  • You'll improve your pronunciation of English words and phrases.
  • You'll gain confidence taking part in conversations and discussions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a teacher. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that reflect real-life situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly, listen and respond, and use appropriate vocabulary and grammar. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: handle everyday workplace conversations.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions safely.
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: communicate with supervisors and team members.
  • School support worker: interact with staff, children, and parents.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 1.
  • Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Reading and Writing: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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