Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course runs over 23 weeks, giving you time to build your spoken English at a steady pace. You'll develop the skills to take part in everyday conversations, follow spoken instructions, and make yourself understood in English. The course is open to learners aged 19 or over. You'll be assessed through speaking and listening tasks.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to follow conversations and instructions.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in English.
You'll build confidence taking part in short discussions.
You'll understand how to communicate in familiar social and practical settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, including speaking and listening exercises with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English, through tasks that reflect everyday situations. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
Care assistant - follow instructions and talk with clients and staff
Retail assistant - handle everyday spoken tasks on the shop floor
Warehouse operative - understand spoken instructions in a busy workplace
Cleaner or facilities operative - communicate with supervisors and team members
School support worker - speak with staff, parents, and children day to day
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.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) - adds reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3 - a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
