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Free Entry Level ESOL Course in Hartlepool – Hartlepool Jobs & Skills

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Hartlepool. Daytime classes run at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. This course supports people whose first language is not English to improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm the right level for you. The course typically takes 9 months.

Who this course is for

This course will support those whose first language is not English to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment before starting your course to tell us what the correct level for you will be.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
  • You'll practise writing clearly for common situations.
  • You'll build your spoken English through conversation and discussion.
  • You'll improve your listening skills so you can follow spoken English more easily.
  • You'll learn vocabulary and language for daily life in the UK.
  • You'll gain confidence using English in practical, real-world contexts.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. You'll learn through a mix of speaking and listening activities, reading tasks, and written exercises. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes tasks that reflect everyday use of English. Your progress is reviewed as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Jobs & Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and safety notices.
  • Care assistant: read care plans and speak with clients and families.
  • Retail assistant: handle written and spoken tasks on the shop floor.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: follow written rotas and instructions.
  • School support worker: communicate with staff, parents, and children.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry 2, you could move on to the Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3) to keep building your English. 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. You could also work toward a vocational qualification in your chosen field once your English is at the level you need.

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