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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. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This entry level esol skills for life course builds your speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English for everyday situations. You'll practise vocabulary and short sentences to help you communicate in daily life in the UK. The course takes one year part-time. 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 everyday conversations and situations.
  • You'll practise listening to and understanding simple spoken English.
  • You'll read basic texts, signs, and everyday written materials.
  • You'll write short sentences using basic vocabulary and grammar.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common situations such as travel, shopping, and health appointments.
  • You'll learn how English grammar works at a foundational level.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at the Redditch Campus. Learning covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing through practical, everyday activities. Assessment is by modular exams at the end of each unit. The three units are 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 fee concession, also 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-facing roles: communicate with colleagues and customers in English.
  • Care assistant: English skills support daily communication with clients.
  • Retail assistant: read labels, write notes, and speak with customers.
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and safety notices.
  • Cleaning or hospitality work: understand instructions and basic written tasks.
  • Childcare support worker: communicate with staff, parents, and children.

What you could study next

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

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