Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Ripon. Daytime classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, part-time over 22 weeks. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also develop your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Classes are part-time and daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
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 for everyday conversations and situations.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in English.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation and how clearly you communicate.
You'll gain confidence speaking English in practical, real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ripon Community House Ripon. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that reflect everyday situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively, and respond appropriately. Your tutor will observe and assess your spoken English during activities and discussions throughout 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 with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations with customers and staff.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate safely at work.
Cleaner or catering assistant: work in English-speaking environments with confidence.
Receptionist or admin assistant: answer calls and speak with visitors in English.
What you could study next
Level 1 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, covering more complex communication for work and daily life.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a recognised English qualification that employers and colleges accept, equivalent to GCSE English.
