Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning in the evening, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course is for adults whose first language is not English and who have a basic command of the language. You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday situations: job interviews, conversations at work, and life in the UK. The course runs for 96 hours part-time. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening qualification, or score at working towards Level 1 in your initial assessment.
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 everyday conversations at work and in the community.
You'll practise speaking confidently in job interviews and formal situations.
You'll develop listening skills to understand instructions, questions, and discussions.
You'll use appropriate language for different social and professional contexts.
You'll build vocabulary relevant to work, study, and daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Teaching covers speaking and listening tasks drawn from real work and community situations. Assessment is through spoken tasks and observed interactions, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the Level 1 Award. Before the course starts, you'll complete an initial assessment and an information, advice, and guidance session so the centre can confirm the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
Receptionist: handle enquiries and phone calls in a professional setting.
Retail sales assistant: serve customers and follow workplace instructions.
Care assistant: talk with clients, families, and care teams day to day.
Warehouse or logistics operative: follow spoken instructions and safety briefings.
Hospitality worker: take orders, assist guests, and work as part of a team.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): the next step up from Level 1, useful if you want to meet employer requirements for stronger spoken English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Reading or Writing: you can add the other skill areas to build a fuller English qualification.
