Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 5 months, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on spoken English: listening, understanding, and speaking clearly in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you. This entry level ESOL skills for life qualification is assessed through Pearson Edexcel.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
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 familiar situations.
You'll build confidence following spoken instructions and information.
You'll practise taking part in simple discussions and exchanges.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. These include speaking and listening exercises, group conversations, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently day to day.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle conversations with the public.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow spoken instructions in the workplace.
Warehouse operative: understand and respond to verbal instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): move up through the levels as your spoken English improves.
ESOL Skills for Life (reading and writing): add reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level: a broader English qualification covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing together.
