Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Guildford. Classes run at Guildford Adult Learning Centre two days a week, each session 2.5 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll practise listening for detail, asking and answering questions, and using everyday English words and phrases. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July, with at least two hours of private study at home each week. You must be 19 or over and will complete an online initial assessment before starting. Trinity College London Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
Who this course is for
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes.
What you will learn
You'll listen for details in everyday spoken English.
You'll use simple English words and phrases to ask and answer questions.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and grammar.
You'll identify the spelling of common everyday words.
You'll take part in individual, pair, and group speaking activities.
You'll build confidence responding to questions in English in everyday situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based at Guildford Adult Learning Centre, running twice a week. You'll work individually, in pairs, and in groups. You'll receive regular homework and are expected to spend at least two hours a week studying at home. Assessment includes a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam, both set by Trinity College London. You must attend at least 90% of classes to keep your place on the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a ring binder or folder, lined paper, pens and pencils, and access to a computer or laptop with a printer.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: use everyday English with customers and colleagues.
Retail assistant: communicate clearly on a shop floor.
Cleaner or domestic worker: follow instructions and respond to requests.
Care assistant: speak and listen clearly with clients and care teams.
Kitchen assistant: take part in team communication in a catering setting.
School support worker: communicate with staff, parents, and children.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 1 Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels at the same centre.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): builds on the skills you've gained here.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: takes you closer to everyday independent communication in English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a step toward the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
