Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations and work. You'll also build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. To join, you need to be aged 19 or over. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
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 English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn key English grammar to help you communicate accurately.
You'll build your vocabulary for common topics and situations.
You'll improve your pronunciation so others can understand you more easily.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English at work and in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education during evening sessions. Learning is practical and interactive, with speaking and listening activities at the centre of each class. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect real-life situations. There is no written exam for this Award.
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 with customers clearly and confidently.
Care assistant: communicate with clients, colleagues, and families.
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions at work.
Warehouse or factory operative: follow spoken instructions safely.
Cleaner or catering assistant: communicate with supervisors and team members.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): prepares you for Level 1 study.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading and writing with speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers across the UK.
