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

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

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Wandsworth. Evening classes run at LIBS Training, so you can fit study around your other commitments. This entry level esol skills for life course is for adults whose first language is not English. You'll develop spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations, including work, study, and community life. There are no formal entry requirements. When you register, you'll complete an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you. The course runs for 96 hours part-time.

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 conversations and social situations.
  • You'll develop listening skills to understand spoken English in real contexts.
  • You'll learn how to communicate at job interviews and in workplace settings.
  • You'll build confidence speaking in community and social situations in the UK.
  • You'll practise understanding and responding to spoken instructions and questions.
  • You'll develop the language skills needed to take part in discussions and exchanges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at LIBS Training, attending evening classes each week. Learning is built around speaking and listening tasks drawn from everyday work, study, and community situations. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening activities. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment and an Information, Advice and Guidance session to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

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 and colleagues in English.
  • Retail sales assistant: communicate with the public in a shop environment.
  • Hospitality worker: take orders, greet guests, and work as part of a team.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant: understand workplace instructions and safety guidance.
  • Care assistant: communicate with clients, families, and care team members.

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level esol skills for life qualification, you can move on to higher levels of the ESOL Skills for Life programme. The next step is the Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening), followed by Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 and Level 2. You could also add Reading and Writing qualifications alongside Speaking and Listening. Higher levels open up more employment options and can support applications for further vocational training.

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