Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in a supportive classroom setting. The course takes around 24 hours and covers the foundations you need to communicate in everyday situations. It suits anyone learning English as an additional language who wants a recognised entry level esol skills for life speaking and listening qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in simple everyday conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in familiar situations.
You'll learn how to ask and answer basic questions.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as home, work, and daily life.
You'll follow short spoken instructions and respond appropriately.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities at Preston College, including speaking and listening tasks with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in real conversations, not through written exams. Your teacher will observe and assess your spoken English during class activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles: basic spoken English supports front-line work.
Warehouse or factory operative: follow spoken instructions on the job.
Cleaning or catering assistant: communicate with supervisors and colleagues.
Care assistant: speak and listen clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: serve customers and understand spoken requests.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher entry level esol skills for life speaking and listening classes or qualifications. Options include:
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): builds on the skills you've gained here.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds literacy skills alongside your spoken English.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: a step toward the GCSE-equivalent Level 2 qualification.
