Free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, part-time during the day. This course is for people who do not speak English as their first language. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to listen and understand in everyday situations. The course runs for 18 weeks. No qualifications are needed to apply. You'll complete an initial assessment so the college can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
The course is a study programme for learners who do not speak English as their first language.
Entry requirements
You do not need any qualifications to apply.
You will complete an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations and familiar situations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in a range of contexts.
You'll follow instructions and understand information given verbally.
You'll ask and answer questions in English with growing confidence.
You'll take part in discussions and express your views in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking and listening tasks. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English through observed tasks and activities. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - speaking with customers in English every day
Care assistant - communicating clearly with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant - helping customers and following spoken instructions
Warehouse operative - understanding verbal instructions and safety briefings
School support worker - supporting staff and pupils in English-speaking settings
Cleaner or catering assistant - roles where spoken English is needed daily
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - build on your spoken English with reading skills at the same level.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - add written English to your qualification set.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life - the next step up, covering more complex English in work and everyday life.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - if you want to work toward a qualification that employers recognise alongside GCSE English.
