Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Darlington. Classes run at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre. This course is for people whose first language is not English. You'll study English for speakers of other languages full-time during the day, over 12 months. You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. To join, you must be aged 19 or over, live in the DL or TS postcode area or within commuting distance of Darlington, and have the right to live and work in the UK, or be a refugee or asylum seeker who has lived in the UK or EU for at least six months.
Who this course is for
ESOL are entry-level English language courses for people whose first language is not English.
Entry requirements
You must be aged 19+, reside in the Darlington or Teesside postcode areas (DL / TS), or within commuting distance of Darlington, have the right to live and work in the UK, or is a refugee, or has applied for asylum, and has lived in the UK or EU continuously for the previous six months before the start of learning.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding English in real conversations.
You'll build your reading skills in English.
You'll improve your writing skills in English.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar used in daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre, with full-time daytime sessions across the week. Learning is practical and interactive, covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. Your progress is assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education at The Coleridge Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate confidently with customers in English.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and safety notices.
Care assistant: speak and write clearly with colleagues and service users.
Cleaner or facilities operative: understand workplace instructions in English.
Retail assistant: serve customers and handle written tasks.
School support worker: communicate with staff, pupils, and parents.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: the next step up, building on your Entry Level 3 skills for more complex everyday English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: develops reading, writing, and communication for work and further study.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by many employers and colleges.
