Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your ability to use English accurately across everyday, community, and work situations. You'll develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills over the course of a year. You'll start with an initial assessment so the college can place you at the right level. Assessment is by modular exams.
Who this course is for
Our English classes give you the skills you need to use English in your life in Worcestershire. You will learn to use and understand how English is used in the UK. Our English lessons will teach you about English grammar and vocabulary. You will also be able to really improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills., , Our classes are fun, friendly and the most popular in Worcestershire. Our teachers have years of experience and know how to help you to quickly improve your English s
Entry requirements
When you enrol on a course you need to bring:, , �Evidence of your status in the UK - e.g. your passport or Home Office letter., �Evidence of your current income if you are claiming concessions - your wage slips, working tax credit, benefit letter or National Asylum Support Service (NASS) letter.,
What you will learn
You'll express opinions and present information clearly in spoken English.
You'll understand implicit meaning in conversations and longer spoken texts.
You'll read and interpret detailed texts, including formal documents.
You'll write well-structured pieces such as emails, reports, and formal letters.
You'll use English grammar with greater accuracy and confidence.
You'll build vocabulary for everyday, community, and work contexts.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus. Learning covers speaking and listening, reading, and writing through practical tasks and exercises. Assessment is by modular exams at the end of each unit. Your initial assessment at enrolment helps the college confirm the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
When you enrol, bring evidence of your status in the UK, such as your passport or a Home Office letter. If you are applying for a fee concession, also bring evidence of your current income, for example wage slips, a working tax credit letter, a benefit letter, or a National Asylum Support Service (NASS) letter. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: use English to help customers day to day.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: read, write, and speak English in a busy shop environment.
School support worker: support children and staff using confident English.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with your team.
Receptionist: handle calls, emails, and visitors in English.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex English for work and further study. When employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent, Level 2 is the recognised standard.
Functional Skills English Level 2: an alternative route to the same level, useful if you want to move into vocational training or further education.
Other further education or higher education courses at the college, once your English is strong enough to meet their entry requirements.
