Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Bradford. Classes run at Skills for Work, part-time during the day, making it easier to fit study around family or other commitments. You'll practise introducing yourself, making appointments face to face and by phone, and building the vocabulary and grammar you need for everyday situations. The course runs for 60 hours. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you and plan your learning.
Who this course is for
ESOL courses achieving full qualifications from Entry Level progressing to Level 2 qualifications. On this course people will: practice introducing themselves; learn to recognise letters of the alphabet; learn to make an appointment face to face or over the phone; learn some words.
Entry requirements
You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the course/qualification.
What you will learn
You'll practise introducing yourself and talking about your life and family.
You'll learn to recognise and use letters of the alphabet.
You'll learn to make appointments face to face and over the phone.
You'll build vocabulary for everyday topics including health, work, and family life.
You'll improve your grammar and use it accurately in spoken English.
You'll develop your listening skills so you can follow and respond in everyday conversations.
You'll learn words and phrases for communicating in real-life situations such as school and health settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Skills for Work, attending part-time during the day. Classes focus on speaking and listening through guided practice, group activities, and teacher-led sessions. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skills for Work will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses everyday spoken English with the public.
Cleaner or domestic operative: follows instructions and communicates with supervisors.
Care assistant: speaks with clients, families, and healthcare staff daily.
School or nursery support worker: communicates with staff, parents, and children.
Warehouse operative: takes verbal instructions and works as part of a team.
Retail assistant: serves customers and handles basic spoken transactions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Award: the next step up, building on the skills you've developed here.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading and writing) Award: adds reading and writing to your English qualification.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: moves you toward the level employers often ask for in job applications.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a step toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
