Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Launceston. Classes run at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 30 weeks. The course helps you improve your spoken English and your ability to listen and understand in everyday situations. It runs at a manageable pace in a supportive adult environment, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll work toward a level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification, assessed by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations and discussions.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in different situations.
You'll learn how to follow and take part in group conversations.
You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.
You'll understand how tone, pace, and expression affect communication.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, including speaking and listening tasks, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks and listening activities. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Launceston Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations and queries at work.
Classroom or school support assistant: support children under teacher guidance.
Warehouse or factory operative: follow spoken instructions safely on site.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, recognised by many employers who ask for a higher level of spoken English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: adds reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading or Writing qualifications: extend your English skills across all four areas.
