Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around your week. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your spoken English, covering grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help you communicate more clearly in everyday life and at work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course runs over 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 speaking skills in everyday English conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different situations.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll gain confidence using English in work and daily life situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon, with group activities, speaking practice, and listening exercises. Assessment is through practical speaking and listening tasks that reflect real-life situations. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will observe and assess your spoken English during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ripon Community House Ripon 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 with the public
Warehouse or factory operative: follow spoken instructions safely
Cleaner or catering assistant: work in English-speaking environments
School or nursery support worker: communicate with staff and parents
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: a qualification many employers and colleges accept as proof of English ability.
