Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Birmingham
CostFREE
Duration1 month
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Summerfield Community Centre. You'll have an initial assessment before you enrol to make sure this is the right level for you. The course focuses on spoken English, covering speaking and listening skills you can use at work and in everyday life. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes one month to complete. You must be aged 19 or over and either a UK or European citizen, or have lived in the UK for three years or more.
Who this course is for
To improve language skills by identifying areas for development;
To enable you to speak, read and write in English at a level necessary to function and progress at work and in society in general;
To develop the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing following the National Adult ESOL Core Curriculum;
To improve their existing literacy and numeracy skills and progress their chances of accessing employment opportunities.
Entry requirements
Aged 19 and over as of 31st August.
UK citizen OR European Citizen or been in UK for three years or more
There are no formal entry requirements, but before you enrol you'll have to undertake an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English at Entry Level 1.
You'll build confidence using English in workplace and social settings.
You'll identify your own areas for improvement in spoken English.
You'll follow the National Adult ESOL Core Curriculum for speaking and listening.
How you will learn
Classes are held in the classroom at Summerfield Community Centre during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through spoken tasks that reflect real everyday situations. There is no written exam for this speaking and listening Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Summerfield Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses spoken English daily with customers.
Care assistant: communicates clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handles face-to-face and phone conversations.
Warehouse operative: follows verbal instructions in a team setting.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English supports safety and teamwork.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): the next step up in spoken English, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) or (writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2: covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together, and is recognised by employers and colleges.
