Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Leicester – Workpays Leicester
CostFREE
Duration120 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester. You'll develop your ability to speak and understand English in everyday situations. The course runs for 120 hours with flexible daytime attendance, so you can fit it around your week. You do not need a previous ESOL qualification at this level to join. An initial assessment will confirm 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 practise speaking English clearly in everyday conversations.
You'll develop your ability to listen and understand spoken English.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in English.
You'll build confidence taking part in discussions and group conversations.
You'll understand how to use appropriate language in different situations.
You'll practise following spoken instructions and responding correctly.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in person at Workpays Leicester. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is based on your spoken English skills, assessed through observed tasks and conversations rather than written exams. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - communicating with customers in English daily
Warehouse operative - following spoken instructions and team communication
Care assistant - talking with clients, colleagues, and families
Cleaner or caretaker - understanding workplace instructions and safety information
Retail assistant - serving customers and handling queries in English
School support worker - communicating with staff, children, and parents
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to:
Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up, for more complex spoken English in work and daily life.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English - covers reading and writing alongside speaking, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English for employment and further study.
