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 course is for people with limited spoken English who want to communicate more confidently in everyday situations. You'll develop your ability to speak and understand spoken English in a supportive classroom setting. The course runs during the day and takes around 120 hours to complete. You do not need to hold an existing ESOL qualification at this level to join.

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 practise speaking English in everyday conversations and familiar situations.
  • You'll develop your ability to listen to and understand spoken English.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer simple questions clearly.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as work, home, and daily life.
  • You'll learn how to follow simple spoken instructions.
  • You'll practise taking part in short discussions and exchanges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Workpays Coventry, including speaking and listening exercises, group work, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect real everyday communication. There is no written exam for this qualification. Study is flexible and runs during the day.

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 service assistant - speak with customers and colleagues in English
  • Warehouse operative - follow spoken instructions and communicate with your team
  • Cleaner or caretaker - understand and respond to workplace requests
  • Care assistant - communicate clearly with service users and staff
  • Retail assistant - serve customers and handle basic spoken exchanges
  • School support worker - follow instructions and speak with staff and pupils

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up in spoken English, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - broaden your English skills into reading and writing alongside your speaking and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification and leads toward Level 1 and Level 2 English.

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