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Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Lambeth – Lambeth College Brixton Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, part-time over 18 weeks. Fees depend on your circumstances and may not apply to all learners. The course focuses on spoken English, helping you communicate more clearly and confidently in everyday situations. It covers listening skills alongside speaking, so you can follow conversations and respond well. This is an esol skills for life speaking and listening qualification recognised by employers across the UK.

Who this course is for

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening (Ascentis). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2SPL-L1AW-E-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)

Entry requirements

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 Award in ESOL Speaking & Listening (Ascentis). You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2SPL-L1AW-E-B1/1. We hope to see you at Lambe...

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in familiar situations.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as work, health, and daily life.
  • You'll improve your ability to follow instructions and respond appropriately.

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 tasks and activities that test your spoken English and listening skills. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Brixton Centre 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
  • Retail sales assistant: communicate clearly on a shop floor
  • Care assistant: talk with clients, families, and care teams
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team
  • Kitchen assistant: take directions and communicate in a busy kitchen

What you could study next

Once you complete this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) to develop your spoken English further. You might also study ESOL Skills for Life in Reading and Writing at Level 1 or Level 2 to round out your English skills. Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 is a next step if you want a qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.

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