Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Harrow. Classes run at Harrow on the Hill. This entry level esol skills for life course is designed for students whose first language is not English and who want to improve their written and spoken English. You'll study full-time during the day, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. The course runs for 35 weeks. It leads to the Ascentis Entry Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life, an esol skills for life qualification that supports progress into further study or work.
Who this course is for
Young 15-18 year old students' whose first language is not English and who want to improve their written and spoken English to go on to further studies or employment.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English, including how to hold everyday conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding English in different situations.
You'll build your reading skills, working with everyday texts and simple written materials.
You'll improve your writing, including forming sentences and communicating basic information in English.
You'll learn vocabulary and language structures to help you in study and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with other students at Harrow on the Hill. Sessions cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing through group activities, guided practice, and teacher-led work. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real everyday English use, in line with the Ascentis Entry Level 1 specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrow on the Hill will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses spoken and written English daily
Retail assistant: communicates with customers and reads product information
Warehouse operative: follows written instructions and safety notices
Catering assistant: takes orders and reads menus
Cleaner or facilities operative: reads rotas and basic instructions
Office junior or admin assistant: writes emails and handles simple documents
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up in the esol skills for life qualification series, building on your Entry Level 1 skills.
Entry Level 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: prepares you for Functional Skills English Level 1 and opens more routes into employment and further study.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised English qualification accepted by many employers and colleges across the UK.
