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

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, part-time during the day. Fees depend on your circumstances and may not apply to all learners. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course is for adults learning English as a second or other language. You'll focus on spoken English, including listening and responding in everyday situations. The course runs over 16 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning.

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 E1 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-E1AW-D-A1/1. 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 E1 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-E1AW-D-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambe...

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in simple everyday conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to follow short spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll learn to respond to questions and take part in basic exchanges.
  • You'll build your ability to communicate in familiar situations, such as at work, in shops, or with services.
  • You'll recognise and use common words and phrases in spoken English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Lambeth College Brixton Centre. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening practice in everyday contexts. Assessment is through observed tasks and spoken activities that show what you can do. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly, rather than through written exams.

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, using spoken English with the public.
  • Retail assistant, communicating with customers and colleagues.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant, following spoken instructions at work.
  • Care assistant, talking with clients and care teams.
  • Warehouse operative, understanding verbal instructions on shift.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, building on what you've learned.
  • Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Reading and Writing qualifications: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: move toward the qualification that employers and colleges recognise as a route to further study and work.

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