Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day over 22 weeks. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course builds your spoken English and your ability to understand others in everyday situations. You'll develop English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It's a practical course for anyone learning English as a second language who wants to communicate more clearly at home, in the community, or at work.
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 what others say to you.
You'll learn key English grammar to help you form correct sentences.
You'll build vocabulary for everyday life and work situations.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English in real situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. Your teacher will assess how well you communicate in English during these activities. There is no written exam for this qualification.
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
Care assistant: communicating with clients and colleagues in English
Cleaner or domestic operative: following instructions and talking to supervisors
Kitchen assistant: understanding and responding to instructions at work
Retail assistant: serving customers and understanding requests
School support worker: communicating with staff, children, and parents
Factory or warehouse operative: following spoken safety instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 1.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
