Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Wakefield. Evening classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around your week. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on spoken English and listening skills in everyday and work situations. You'll develop the confidence to communicate clearly in English at Level 1. The course runs for 13 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course will cover speaking, listening, reading and writing at your level. It will give you skills for everyday life.
Entry requirements
Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.
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 how to take part in discussions and express your views.
You'll build vocabulary for daily life, work, and study in the UK.
You'll practise following spoken instructions and responding appropriately.
You'll develop skills for communicating in formal and informal settings.
How you will learn
Classes are held in a classroom at Manygates Adult Education Centre on weekday evenings. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening exercises that reflect real-life situations. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers in English daily.
Care assistant: speaking clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: helping customers and working in a team.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and safety briefings.
School support assistant: supporting children and speaking with staff.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling enquiries in English.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by many employers when they ask for English at GCSE level or equivalent.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: combines reading, writing, speaking and listening in one qualification, widely used for work and further study in the UK.
