Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Womens Technology And Education Centre, daytime and part-time, over 19 weeks. The course covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English, building the skills you need to communicate clearly in everyday life, further study, or work. It also prepares you for employment and further education through a broader range of practical skills. Entry requires ESOL Entry Level 3 in Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing, confirmed through a guidance interview.
Who this course is for
This qualification is made up of 4 components Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing. At this level learners will learn to listen and respond to spoken language, speak to communicate information, engage in discussion, read and understand straightforward texts, read and obtain information from different sources and write to communicate information ideas and opinions. In addition, students are prepared for further education or employment with a course which covers a range of additional skills.
Entry requirements
ESOL Entry 3 Speaking and Listening & E3 Reading and Writing.
Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview.
What you will learn
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in different situations.
You'll speak clearly to share information with others.
You'll take part in discussions and conversations.
You'll read and understand straightforward written texts.
You'll find and use information from different sources.
You'll write to communicate information, ideas, and opinions.
You'll develop skills to support further education or employment.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Womens Technology And Education Centre. The course covers four components: Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing. Assessment is through each of these components at Level 1. Your guidance interview before the course starts helps confirm the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Womens Technology And Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant: read, write, and speak clearly in a care setting.
Retail assistant: handle written and spoken tasks on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with colleagues.
School support worker: work alongside teachers and children day to day.
Receptionist: greet visitors and handle written communications.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, and the level that meets the English requirement many employers ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a closely related qualification at the same level as GCSE English, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, childcare, or business administration, where English at Level 1 or 2 is often an entry requirement.
