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

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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. This course is for people with limited spoken English who want to communicate more confidently in everyday situations. You'll practise listening and speaking in English through daytime classroom sessions. The course runs for 120 hours on a flexible timetable. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You don't need a previous ESOL qualification 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 develop your ability to understand spoken English in everyday situations.
  • You'll practise speaking English clearly so others can understand you.
  • You'll learn to follow simple spoken instructions and respond appropriately.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as greetings, daily routines, and asking for help.
  • You'll listen to and take part in short conversations in English.
  • You'll learn to ask and answer simple questions in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Redditch, taking part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your teacher will assess you as you speak and listen during activities, so you can show what you can do in a natural setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch 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
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and understand what they need
  • Cleaner or caretaker: respond to instructions and report issues verbally
  • Kitchen assistant: take directions and work as part of a team
  • Retail assistant: serve customers and answer basic questions in English

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can move on to higher levels of the ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) qualification, such as Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. From there, you could progress to Functional Skills English at Level 1 and Level 2. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English and is accepted by many employers and colleges.

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