Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and focuses on spoken English, helping you communicate more clearly and confidently in everyday situations. Part-time daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around other commitments. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) qualification is awarded by the English Speaking Board.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in common situations.
You'll build the ability to follow simple spoken instructions.
You'll gain skills to take part in short discussions and exchanges.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking and listening tasks. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in real conversations and everyday situations. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will observe and assess your spoken English during class activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using clear spoken English with customers.
Care assistant, communicating with clients and colleagues day to day.
Retail assistant, helping customers and following workplace instructions.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling basic enquiries.
Classroom support assistant, working alongside teachers and pupils.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Award: the next step up if you want to develop your spoken English further.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) Award: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking and listening, useful for work and further study.
