Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning. Daytime sessions run part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) course focuses on everyday spoken English: conversations, job interviews, and taking part in community life. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening qualification, or score at working towards Entry Level 2 in your initial assessment, before you start. The course runs for 96 hours.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults whose first language is not English and who want to develop their speaking and listening skills to communicate more confidently in everyday life, learning and work.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required. You will complete an initial assessment before enrolment to assess your current English language skills and confirm that Entry 2 is the appropriate level for you.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday situations, such as at school, work, and in your community.
You'll develop listening skills to understand spoken English in real conversations.
You'll learn how to communicate in job interviews and workplace settings.
You'll build confidence talking with people in social and community situations.
You'll understand and respond to questions, instructions, and discussions in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Teaching covers speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and role-play tasks based on everyday situations. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your skills directly. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses spoken English with the public daily.
Receptionist: greets visitors and handles enquiries in English.
Care assistant: communicates with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serves customers and works as part of a team.
Classroom or school support assistant: supports teachers and pupils.
Hospitality and catering worker: takes orders and assists guests in English.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): the next step up from Entry Level 2, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) or (writing): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: for those ready to progress toward more advanced English use in work and study.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: an alternative route toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification.
