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 entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course is for people who have limited spoken English and want to build their ability to communicate in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and classes are daytime and flexible. The course runs for 120 hours.

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 spoken English in everyday conversations.
  • You'll speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar situations.
  • You'll follow simple instructions and respond appropriately.
  • You'll take part in short discussions on familiar topics.
  • You'll listen for key information in everyday contexts.
  • You'll ask and answer questions in straightforward exchanges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Workpays Redditch, including speaking and listening tasks, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks and listening activities. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly during class activities.

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 - communicating with customers face to face
  • Warehouse operative - following spoken instructions on the job
  • Care assistant - talking with clients and colleagues daily
  • Cleaner or facilities operative - understanding workplace instructions
  • Retail assistant - serving customers and handling queries
  • School support worker - communicating with staff and pupils

What you could study next

Once you've completed this Entry Level 2 qualification, you could move on to:

  • Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3) - the next step up in spoken English
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - to build your wider English skills
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - combining reading, writing, speaking and listening in one qualification

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