Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations and work, and build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You'll need to be 19 or over to be eligible for funding; the centre will check any further eligibility at enrolment.
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, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
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 form correct sentences.
You'll build vocabulary for use at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll communicate more effectively with people around you.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks that demonstrate your skills at Entry Level 1. Your teacher will guide you through the activities and confirm what each assessment involves before you take it.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking with customers and colleagues in English
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and care teams
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday enquiries
Cleaner or domestic operative: following instructions and working in a team
Kitchen assistant: understanding spoken instructions in a busy kitchen
Warehouse operative: communicating safely with supervisors and colleagues
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher entry level ESOL qualifications.
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken English.
Entry Level 2 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing skills alongside your spoken English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing in one qualification.
