Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can study around other commitments. 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. Eligibility for funding is confirmed 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 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 your vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation of English words and phrases.
You'll gain confidence communicating with people in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is practical: you'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English, through tasks and activities completed during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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 conversations at work.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and safety briefings.
Cleaner or domestic assistant: communicate with supervisors and team members.
School support worker: interact with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): build on your spoken English with reading and writing skills at the same level.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English for work and further study.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
