Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This is a daytime, full-time english for speakers of other languages course, running for 140 hours. You'll build your spoken English, practising how to listen, respond, and communicate clearly in everyday situations. The course uses Ascentis as the exam board. Entry requirements are available on request; contact Lowestoft Campus to find out more before you apply.
Who this course is for
ESOL - Level 1 - S&L E&T (GIM00AAAL1 25/26LA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen ASCENTIS as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations and discussions.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in different situations.
You'll follow instructions and information given verbally.
You'll ask and answer questions in formal and informal settings.
You'll express your views and opinions in spoken English.
You'll understand different accents and speaking styles used in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Campus, with daytime attendance. Learning is practical and spoken, focused on real conversations, listening tasks, and group activities. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks set by Ascentis. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
Retail assistant: communicate with colleagues and shoppers day to day.
Warehouse operative: follow verbal instructions and work in a team.
Cleaner or domestic assistant: understand spoken instructions in the workplace.
Care assistant: talk with clients and colleagues in a care setting.
Kitchen assistant: take instructions and work as part of a team.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your English reading skills alongside your spoken English.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): add written English to your qualification set.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications: the next step up, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing at a higher level.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: once your English is strong enough, these qualifications are recognised by UK employers and colleges.
