Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) qualification focuses on everyday spoken English: communicating at work, in the community, and in social situations. Before you join, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. You must have achieved an Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening qualification or equivalent, or score at working towards Entry Level 3 in your assessment. The course runs for 96 hours.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults who do not speak English as a first language.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an initial assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking & Listening qualification (or equivalent), prior to the course or score at working towards Entry level 3 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday situations, including at school and in job interviews.
You'll develop listening skills to understand spoken English in work and community settings.
You'll build confidence communicating with people in social and public situations.
You'll learn how to take part in conversations relevant to life in the UK.
You'll practise the language needed to make yourself understood in common workplace situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening tasks drawn from real everyday situations. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening activities, 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 daily with the public
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 nursery support assistant: supports children and staff
Hospitality and catering worker: takes orders and assists customers
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from this qualification, building more complex spoken English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: combines reading, writing, and communication skills, and is recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, opening doors to further study and a wider range of jobs.
