Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, helping you develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The course covers everyday English you can use at work, at home, and in the community.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and practical situations.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand spoken English in different contexts.
You'll build your reading skills to understand a range of texts, including signs, forms, and written instructions.
You'll practise your writing skills for common tasks such as messages, letters, and forms.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar to communicate more clearly and accurately.
You'll gain confidence using English in work-related and community settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Taunton College, with a mix of speaking and listening activities, reading tasks, and written exercises. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real-life English use, covering all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant: read, write, and speak English in a care setting.
Retail assistant: handle written and spoken tasks on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with your team.
Cleaner or catering assistant: understand workplace instructions and safety information.
School support worker: support children and staff using strong everyday English.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step if you want to reach the standard employers often ask for when they say 'GCSE English or equivalent'.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a closely related qualification that many employers and colleges recognise.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or customer service: once your English is at Level 2, a wide range of further training opens up.
