Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Bedford – Bedford College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. This full-time daytime course focuses on spoken English and listening skills at Entry Level 2. You'll study for one year, building the ability to communicate clearly in everyday situations, follow spoken information, and take part in conversations. The entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) classes are taught in the classroom, with an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

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 speaking clearly in familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll develop listening skills to follow spoken information and instructions.
  • You'll learn to ask and answer questions in simple conversations.
  • You'll build confidence taking part in discussions on familiar topics.
  • You'll understand how to adapt what you say to suit different listeners.
  • You'll recognise key spoken vocabulary used in daily life and work.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over one year. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and structured conversation practice. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks, not written exams. Your tutor will assess your performance in real spoken interactions during the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues daily.
  • Retail assistant: communicate clearly on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions safely.
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: work in settings requiring basic spoken English.
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and care teams throughout the day.
  • Kitchen assistant: take instructions and work as part of a team.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, recognised for work and further study.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: progress toward Level 1 English, which many employers and colleges ask for.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification.

Related courses at Bedford College

More courses near you