Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College. This full-time daytime course develops your English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to Level 1. It runs over one year. The esol skills for life classes cover everyday and workplace English, helping you communicate more confidently in UK settings. Whether you're looking to learn English in the UK or build the language skills employers expect, this course gives you a solid foundation. You'll earn a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life on completion.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday and work-related English texts.
You'll practise writing clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in formal and informal situations.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar used in UK workplaces and daily life.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively in common social and professional contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Rotherham College, five days a week during the day. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions, group activities, and individual tasks. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and formal tests covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Your tutor will carry out an initial assessment at the start to confirm Level 1 is the right level for you and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues
Receptionist: handling calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries
Care assistant: reading care plans and recording notes accurately
Retail assistant: serving customers and processing transactions
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and completing paperwork
School support assistant: working alongside teachers in classroom settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (City and Guilds): the next step up, bringing your English to the level recognised as equivalent to a GCSE pass.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a closely related qualification that many employers and colleges accept as a GCSE English equivalent, useful if you want to move into further training or employment.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: once your English is at Level 2, this opens the door to university-level study.
