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

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 Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester. 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 everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. The course runs daytime, with flexible study, and takes around 120 hours to complete. It covers speaking and listening skills in English at Entry Level 1.

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 situations.
  • You'll respond to basic questions and instructions in English.
  • You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
  • You'll follow simple spoken information and directions.
  • You'll use basic words and phrases to make yourself understood.
  • You'll listen carefully and show you have understood what was said.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Leicester. Assessment is practical and spoken. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English through observed tasks and short activities. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess you during class activities and conversations.

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 - communicate with customers face to face
  • Warehouse operative - follow spoken instructions and work in a team
  • Cleaning operative - understand spoken instructions from supervisors
  • Care assistant - communicate with clients and colleagues in English
  • Retail assistant - serve customers and respond to requests
  • Kitchen assistant - follow spoken directions in a busy kitchen

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can move on to higher ESOL levels. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications build your speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers.

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