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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Camberley – Camberley Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTrinity College London
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About this course

Free ESOL English Course in Camberley. Classes run at Camberley Adult Learning Centre two days a week, part-time during the day. This free ESOL English course for adults runs for 22 weeks, from January to July. You'll develop your speaking, listening, and writing in English for everyday situations. Classes include individual tasks, pair work, and group activities, with around two hours of private study at home each week. You'll need to be 19 or over on 31 August 2025 and complete an online initial assessment before you start.

Who this course is for

You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.

Entry requirements

You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours.

What you will learn

  • You'll listen for details and understand spoken English in a range of situations.
  • You'll ask and answer complex questions clearly and confidently.
  • You'll take part in discussions and debates, using language suited to your audience.
  • You'll write complex paragraphs with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • You'll practise English through individual work, pair exercises, and group tasks.
  • You'll prepare for a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam.

How you will learn

Classes are face-to-face at Camberley Adult Learning Centre, running two days a week with each lesson lasting 2.5 hours. You'll learn through individual work, pair exercises, and group tasks. You'll also receive regular homework and are expected to study independently for at least two hours a week. Assessment is by a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam. You must attend at least 90% of classes to keep your place on the course.

What you will need to bring

For face-to-face classes you will need: a ring binder (folder), lined paper, pens and pencils, and access to a computer or laptop. Camberley Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - clear spoken and written English is essential.
  • Receptionist - communicating with visitors and colleagues every day.
  • Care assistant - reading, writing, and talking with clients and their families.
  • Classroom or nursery assistant - supporting children and working with staff.
  • Retail sales assistant - helping customers and handling written tasks.
  • Office administrator - emails, forms, and everyday written communication.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 ESOL English qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 ESOL Award or Certificate to develop more advanced English skills. From there, Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges. If you want to study further, an Access to Higher Education Diploma may be an option once your English is at the right level.

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