Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Lambeth – Lambeth College Clapham Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Clapham Campus, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, and the course may be free for some learners. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification focuses on spoken English. You'll practise listening and responding in everyday situations, and build the spoken English you need for daily life and work in the UK. The course is assessed through speaking and listening tasks.

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 D4SFL-E1AW-F-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 D4SFL-E1AW-F-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambe...

What you will learn

  • You'll speak clearly in simple everyday conversations in English.
  • You'll listen to and understand short spoken instructions and information.
  • You'll ask and answer questions on familiar topics.
  • You'll follow and take part in simple discussions.
  • You'll use appropriate language for different everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities at Lambeth College Clapham Campus. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English through observed tasks and activities, not written exams. Your teacher will assess your spoken English during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Clapham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: uses spoken English with the public daily.
  • Retail sales assistant: communicates with customers and colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative: follows spoken instructions in a team setting.
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: works in environments needing basic spoken English.
  • Care assistant: supports people, requiring clear spoken communication.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the natural next step to develop your spoken English further.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): progress your reading and writing alongside your speaking skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.

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