Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening course focuses on spoken English, helping you understand and be understood in everyday conversations. The course runs for 120 hours in total. It is a good starting point if English is not your first language and you want to build your spoken communication in the UK.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll listen and respond to simple spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in basic conversations.
You'll follow short instructions and simple questions.
You'll take part in short exchanges on familiar topics such as home, family, and daily life.
You'll show that you understand what people say to you in straightforward contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at St Helens College. Sessions involve listening exercises, speaking practice, and guided conversation with your tutor and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. Your tutor will assess how well you communicate during these activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles where basic spoken English is needed
Warehouse or factory operative roles requiring simple verbal communication
Cleaning or catering support roles in workplaces or schools
Care home domestic or kitchen assistant roles
Retail assistant roles in local shops or supermarkets
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the natural next step to develop your spoken English further.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - to build your English across all four skills.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life combined qualifications - broader English study as your confidence grows.
