Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also develop your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Classes run at a manageable pace, making them practical if you have caring responsibilities or other daytime commitments. 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. 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 develop your spoken English for everyday situations, including work and social settings.
You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and how to use it in conversation.
You'll expand your vocabulary for common topics and situations.
You'll improve your English pronunciation and clarity when speaking.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English in real conversations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities focused on speaking and listening practice. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect everyday English use. Your tutor will work with you throughout the course to support your progress.
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 and colleagues in English daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle transactions and queries in spoken English.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Cleaner or facilities operative: understand and respond to workplace instructions.
Childcare or nursery assistant: talk with children, parents, and staff in English.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): build on your speaking and listening by developing your written English 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 as equivalent to GCSE English, useful for job applications and further training.
