Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. Over 22 weeks, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is a free esol skills for life speaking and listening course for adults aged 19 and over. Funding eligibility is checked 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. You will become more confident communicating in
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 clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
You'll learn English grammar rules to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build your vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll gain confidence taking part in discussions and conversations in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening exercises that reflect everyday situations. There is no written exam for this qualification.
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: speak with customers confidently in English
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and conversations at work
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and team communication
Cleaner or catering assistant: understand workplace instructions in English
Receptionist: greet visitors and take messages in English
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English for work.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want a qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
