Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Wandsworth – LIBS Training

CostFREE
Duration96 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course is for adults whose first language is not English. You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations, including conversations at work, school, and in the community. The course runs for 96 hours in total. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment when you register so the centre can place you at the right level.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults who do not speak English as a first language.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, but we will give you an assessment when you come to register.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday situations, such as at work or in the community.
  • You'll develop listening skills to understand spoken English in real conversations.
  • You'll learn how to communicate at job interviews and in workplace settings.
  • You'll build confidence speaking in social situations, including making introductions and asking questions.
  • You'll practise understanding instructions and information given verbally.
  • You'll learn language for community life in the UK, including school and local services.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at LIBS Training, with group activities, speaking tasks, and listening exercises. Assessment is through spoken tasks and observed activities that reflect everyday situations. There is no written exam for this speaking and listening qualification. Your tutor will assess your spoken English during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English
  • Retail assistant: communicate with colleagues and shoppers
  • Cleaner or caretaker: follow spoken instructions in a workplace
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and understand verbal guidance
  • Kitchen assistant: take part in team communication
  • Warehouse operative: respond to spoken directions on the job

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can move up through the ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) programme. The next steps are Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, Level 1, and Level 2. You could also add Reading and Writing qualifications alongside your speaking and listening study. At Level 2, your ESOL qualification is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English, which many employers ask for.

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