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Free Entry Level ESOL Course in Redditch – Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing in everyday English. You'll practise conversations, read short texts, and write notes, messages, and simple forms. The course builds your ability to use English for speakers of other languages in daily situations like travel, shopping, and work. You'll have an initial assessment when you enrol so the college can place you at the right level.

Who this course is for

Our English classes give you the skills you need to use English in your life in Worcestershire. You will learn to use and understand how English is used in the UK. Our English lessons will teach you about English grammar and vocabulary. You will also be able to really improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills., , Our classes are fun, friendly and the most popular in Worcestershire. Our teachers have years of experience and know how to help you to quickly improve your English s

Entry requirements

When you enrol on a course you need to bring:, , �Evidence of your status in the UK - e.g. your passport or Home Office letter., �Evidence of your current income if you are claiming concessions - your wage slips, working tax credit, benefit letter or National Asylum Support Service (NASS) letter.,

What you will learn

  • You'll develop speaking skills for routine conversations and familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll improve listening skills to understand spoken English in common contexts.
  • You'll build reading skills using short passages and simple texts.
  • You'll practise writing notes, messages, and basic forms.
  • You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily tasks.
  • You'll gain confidence using English for travel, shopping, and accessing services.
  • You'll learn how English grammar works in everyday communication.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. Learning covers speaking and listening, reading, and writing through structured lessons. Assessment is by modular exams in each of the three areas: speaking and listening, reading, and writing.

What you will need to bring

When you enrol, bring evidence of your status in the UK, such as your passport or a Home Office letter. If you are applying for a concession on fees, bring evidence of your current income, such as wage slips, a working tax credit letter, a benefit letter, or a NASS letter. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: use English to help customers day to day.
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with colleagues.
  • Care assistant: speak clearly with clients and complete basic written records.
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: understand workplace instructions and safety notices.
  • School or nursery support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents.
  • Retail assistant: serve customers and handle written tasks at the till.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate, then the Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life, and on to Level 2. Reaching Level 2 means your English qualification is recognised by employers in the same way as a GCSE in English. Each step opens more job options and further study routes.

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