Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course focuses on spoken English: understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. You'll develop the confidence to take part in conversations, follow instructions, and communicate clearly at work and in daily life. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll practise listening carefully and understanding spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll learn to take part in simple conversations on familiar topics.
You'll develop skills to ask and answer questions clearly.
You'll learn to follow spoken instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll practise speaking clearly so others can understand you.
You'll build vocabulary for common situations such as work, shopping, and community life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities, including group discussions, pair work, and guided practice with your tutor. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks: you'll be assessed on your ability to listen and respond, and to speak clearly in structured situations. Your tutor will observe and record your performance as part of the English Speaking Board assessment process.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers face to face or by phone
Retail assistant: serving customers and following workplace instructions
Care assistant: talking with clients and colleagues in care settings
Warehouse operative: understanding spoken instructions and working in a team
Cleaner or domestic assistant: following instructions and communicating with supervisors
Kitchen assistant: working in a team and responding to spoken directions
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills to include reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: moves you toward the qualification recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
