Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Camberley. Classes run at Camberley Adult Learning Centre two days a week, with each session lasting 2.5 hours. The course runs for 22 weeks, from January to July, at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll develop your spoken English, listening skills, and ability to take part in discussions and debate. Assessment includes a speaking and listening exam. You'll earn a Trinity College London Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
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 accurately.
You'll ask and answer complex questions in everyday and formal situations.
You'll take part in discussions and debates, adapting your language to suit the audience.
You'll use vocabulary and grammar appropriate to different speaking contexts.
You'll build confidence responding to others in pair and group activities.
You'll prepare for and sit a formal speaking and listening exam.
How you will learn
Classes combine individual tasks, pair exercises, and group activities. You'll receive regular homework and are expected to spend at least two hours a week on private study at home. Assessment is by a formal speaking and listening exam. You must attend at least 90% of your classes to keep your place on the course. An online initial assessment before you start helps place you at the right level.
What you will need to bring
For face-to-face classes you'll need a ring binder, lined paper, pens and pencils, and access to a computer or laptop. Camberley Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Receptionist: handling calls, greetings, and queries in English.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting teachers and talking with pupils.
Retail sales assistant: advising customers and working in a team.
Community support worker: listening and responding to people's needs.
What you could study next
After completing your Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) qualification, you could move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, bringing your spoken English to a standard many employers ask for.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): to round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
