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Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Coventry – Workpays Coventry

CostFREE
Duration120 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry. This entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course is for people with limited spoken English who want to build their ability to communicate in English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. Daytime classes run flexibly over around 120 hours. The course covers listening to and understanding spoken English, as well as speaking clearly in everyday situations.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to learn how to communicate using English and currently have a limited understanding of how to speak and undsertand spoken English.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold a ESOL qualification at this level and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand simple spoken English in everyday conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in basic situations.
  • You'll follow short instructions and simple questions.
  • You'll respond to what people say using common words and phrases.
  • You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Workpays Coventry, including speaking and listening exercises with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There is no written exam. Your teacher will assess how well you can communicate in spoken English during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing roles: communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team.
  • Cleaning operative: understand workplace instructions and safety guidance.
  • Care assistant: communicate with clients and care staff in English.
  • Kitchen assistant: take and follow spoken instructions in a busy kitchen.
  • Retail assistant: speak with customers and understand what they need.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry 1 Award, you can move on to the Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2) qualification, then Entry 3. From there, the ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications take your spoken English to a standard that many employers ask for. You could also add ESOL reading and writing qualifications alongside your speaking and listening study.

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