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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course Online – Surrey County Council

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTrinity College London
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About this course

Free ESOL English Course. Study online. This free ESOL English course for adults runs two days a week, with each online class lasting two hours. The course runs for 22 weeks, from January to July. You need to be 19 or over on 31 August 2025. You'll start with an online initial assessment so you're placed at the right level. You'll develop your speaking, listening, and writing skills in English. Activities include individual tasks, pair work, and group discussions, plus private study at home.

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 follow complex spoken English.
  • You'll ask and answer complex questions in English.
  • 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 build confidence using everyday English at home and in the community.
  • You'll prepare for and sit a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam.

How you will learn

Online classes run two days a week, each lasting two hours. You'll take part in individual tasks, pair exercises, and group discussions. You'll also receive regular homework and should allow at least two hours a week for private study. Assessment is by a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam. You must attend at least 90% of your classes to keep your place on the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a computer or laptop for your online classes. Surrey County Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: uses clear spoken and written English daily.
  • Retail sales assistant: communicates with customers and colleagues in English.
  • Care assistant: reads and writes care notes, talks with clients and families.
  • Classroom or school support assistant: supports teachers and pupils in English.
  • Receptionist: handles calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries in English.
  • Warehouse operative: follows written instructions and communicates with supervisors.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Level 1 ESOL English qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 ESOL Award or Certificate to develop your English further. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE in English, which many employers ask for. You could also consider Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 if you want a qualification that is widely accepted for employment and further study in the UK.

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