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Free Entry Level ESOL Course in Taunton – Taunton College

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 35 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course designed to build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The course covers everyday English you can use at home, in your community, and at work.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to understand spoken English in everyday situations.
  • You'll practise speaking clearly so others can understand you.
  • You'll read simple texts such as signs, forms, and short messages.
  • You'll write basic words, sentences, and personal information.
  • You'll build vocabulary for everyday topics including home, work, and community.
  • You'll follow simple instructions and respond to questions in English.

How you will learn

Classes are held in a classroom at Taunton College. You'll learn through group activities, speaking practice, reading tasks, and written exercises. Assessment is through tasks completed during the course, covering all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. There are no formal written exams at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will assess your progress through observed activities and short written tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: uses everyday English with the public.
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: follows instructions and communicates with supervisors.
  • Care assistant: reads basic care notes and talks with clients.
  • Kitchen assistant: understands spoken instructions in a busy workplace.
  • Warehouse operative: reads labels, signs, and simple written instructions.
  • School or nursery support: communicates with staff and children in English.

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life, then Entry Level 3. From there, the ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Certificate builds the English you need for most workplaces. Level 2 is the stage where your English is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English, which many employers ask for. Each step opens more doors.

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