Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening qualification (or equivalent), or score at working towards Level 1 in your initial assessment before you start. The course runs for 96 hours and focuses on spoken English for everyday situations: job interviews, school communication, and taking part in community life. Earning your level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) certificate shows employers and colleges that your spoken English meets a recognised standard.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults who do not speak English as a first language, but has a basic command of the language with limited vocabulary.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an initial assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking & Listening qualification (or equivalent), prior to the course or score at working towards Level 1 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll communicate clearly in job interview situations in English.
You'll take part in conversations at school, with services, and in your community.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in everyday UK settings.
You'll use appropriate language and tone for different social and work situations.
You'll develop vocabulary for work, study, and daily life in the UK.
You'll build confidence speaking English in formal and informal contexts.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based, with group activities, discussions, and role-play to practise speaking and listening in real situations. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Level 1 Award is through a spoken assessment. Your tutor will observe and assess your speaking and listening skills as part of the course. You'll also complete an initial assessment before you start, so your learning can be planned at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training 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: greeting visitors and handling enquiries in English.
Teaching assistant: supporting classroom communication in schools.
Care assistant: talking with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail sales assistant: helping customers and working in a team.
Community support worker: communicating with local residents and services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): the next step up from this qualification, for stronger spoken English in more complex situations.
Level 1 ESOL Reading or Writing qualifications: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want a qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English for employment or further study.
