Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, during the day, part-time. This suits anyone balancing study with family, work, or other commitments. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills across everyday situations: job interviews, school communication, social settings, and community life. You'll need an Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening qualification, or an equivalent score in your initial assessment, to join at this level. The course runs for 96 hours in total.
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 practise speaking clearly in everyday situations, including job interviews and school meetings.
You'll develop your listening skills so you can follow conversations in work, study, and community settings.
You'll learn how to communicate confidently with people you meet in the UK.
You'll build vocabulary relevant to daily life, employment, and social situations.
You'll understand spoken English in a range of contexts, from formal to informal.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including role play, discussion, and listening exercises based on real everyday situations. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities set by Pearson Edexcel. Before the course starts, you'll complete an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is 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: speaks with customers and handles queries daily.
Receptionist: greets visitors and takes messages in English.
Retail assistant: serves customers and communicates with colleagues.
Classroom or school support assistant: works alongside teachers and pupils.
Care assistant: talks with clients and care teams throughout the day.
Hospitality worker: takes orders and assists guests in English.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): the next step up from this level 1 esol skills for life qualification, recognised when employers ask for stronger spoken English.
ESOL Reading or Writing qualifications at Level 1 or Level 2: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Vocational or work-based qualifications in your chosen field, once your English is at the level employers need.
