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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Newham – Newham College London East Ham Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day. If English is not your first language, this course focuses on spoken English and listening skills. You'll study over 36 weeks at a pace that fits around other commitments. You'll have an assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

If English is not your first language and you would like to build your confidence in speaking and understanding spoken English, this course is for you. It's aimed at anyone over the age of 19 years and has various levels, from complete beginner to more advanced, so you can learn at a level that is suitable for you.

Entry requirements

You'll be assessed at interview to find out which level would be right for you to start at.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common situations such as shopping, work, and daily life.
  • You'll learn to follow simple spoken instructions and respond appropriately.
  • You'll gain confidence asking and answering questions in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a teacher. Learning is interactive, with speaking and listening activities, group work, and guided practice. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening exercises that reflect real everyday situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicate with customers face to face
  • Care assistant: speak with clients, colleagues, and families
  • Retail assistant: help customers and handle everyday enquiries
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: follow spoken instructions on site
  • Warehouse operative: understand team briefings and safety instructions
  • School support worker: communicate with staff and children daily

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to higher ESOL Skills for Life levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills further. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, which many employers ask for.

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