Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Guildford. Classes run at Guildford 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 debates. You'll sit a speaking and listening exam assessed by 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 specific details in conversations and longer spoken texts.
You'll ask and answer complex questions clearly and accurately.
You'll take part in discussions and debates, adapting your language to suit the audience.
You'll build vocabulary and use grammar correctly in spoken English.
You'll develop confidence speaking in a range of everyday and formal situations.
You'll practise through individual tasks, pair work, and group activities in class.
How you will learn
Classes are face to face at Guildford Adult Learning Centre, running two days a week with 2.5-hour sessions. You'll work individually, in pairs, and in groups. Regular homework is set, and you should allow at least two hours of private study at home each week. Assessment is by a speaking and listening exam. You must attend at least 90% of classes to keep your place on the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a ring binder (folder), lined paper, pens and pencils, and access to a computer or laptop. Guildford 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 face-to-face enquiries.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Teaching assistant: supporting children's learning in a classroom.
Retail sales assistant: advising customers and working in a team.
Community support worker: helping people access local services.
What you could study next
After completing the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course, 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 higher level.
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 — recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
