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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Northallerton – Northallerton Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This is an english for speakers of other languages course that builds your ability to speak and listen in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through classroom-based sessions at a manageable pace. It suits anyone who needs to fit study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work. You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will become more confident communicating in

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
  • You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and how to use it when speaking.
  • You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily life and work.
  • You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
  • You'll gain confidence taking part in discussions and exchanges in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Northallerton Adult Education, with group activities, speaking practice, and listening exercises. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect everyday English use. Your tutor will observe and assess your performance during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speaking with customers and colleagues in English
  • Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and care teams
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling enquiries
  • Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working in teams
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English is needed daily
  • Receptionist: greeting visitors and answering questions in English

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, you could move on to the Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening), which takes your spoken English to a higher level. You might also study ESOL Skills for Life in Reading and Writing at Level 1 or Level 2 to build a fuller set of English skills. Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 is another option if you want a qualification that covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together.

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