Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your week. This level 1 ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course builds your spoken English and your ability to understand others. You'll work on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help you communicate more clearly in everyday life and at work. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time.
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 develop your spoken English in everyday and work situations.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in conversations.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your pronunciation to be better understood.
You'll learn how to communicate in formal and informal settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that test your ability to communicate in English. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your speaking and listening skills 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: speak clearly with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant: communicate with clients, families, and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and work as part of a team.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely.
Cleaner or housekeeper: respond to requests and report issues.
Kitchen assistant: take direction and communicate in a busy kitchen.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills alongside speaking and listening.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, recognised by many employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want a qualification that also covers reading and writing in a single course.
