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

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 Derby. Classes run at Workpays Derby. This course is for people with limited spoken English who want to build their ability to communicate in everyday situations. You'll practise speaking and understanding English through daytime classroom sessions. The course runs for 120 hours on a flexible timetable. You do not need to hold an ESOL qualification at this level to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.

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 develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in common situations.
  • You'll build vocabulary for daily life, work, and social settings.
  • You'll gain confidence taking part in short discussions and exchanges.
  • You'll learn how to follow simple spoken instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Workpays Derby, including speaking and listening exercises, group discussions, and tutor-led practice. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There are no written exams. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during activities, so you can demonstrate what you can do in real conversations.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
  • Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken transactions and enquiries
  • Warehouse operative: follow verbal instructions and work in a team
  • Cleaner or caretaker: respond to spoken requests and basic instructions
  • Care assistant: communicate with clients, families, and care staff
  • Kitchen assistant: take verbal instructions in a busy kitchen environment

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 Award, you could move on to the Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) to develop your spoken English further. From there, the Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) is a natural next step. You could also study ESOL Reading and Writing qualifications alongside your speaking and listening studies to build a fuller set of English skills.

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