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Level 1 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Newbury

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Newbury College for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Newbury. Classes run at Newbury College, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. The course focuses on spoken English: listening carefully, understanding what you hear, and speaking clearly in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The esol skills for life (speaking and listening) classes are structured to fit around other commitments, with a manageable pace across the academic year.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly and confidently in everyday conversations.
  • You'll develop your ability to listen and understand spoken English in different situations.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in formal and informal settings.
  • You'll build skills for following instructions and responding appropriately.
  • You'll practise taking part in discussions and group conversations.
  • You'll develop vocabulary and pronunciation for common real-life contexts.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based and delivered part-time during the day at Newbury College. Learning is practical and interactive, with speaking and listening activities at the centre of each session. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, carried out by your tutor. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will assess your performance in spoken activities throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newbury College 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 by phone.
  • Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: helping customers and working as part of a team.
  • Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting teachers and talking with pupils.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: following spoken instructions safely.

What you could study next

After completing the Level 1 Award, you could move on to the Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening), which develops more complex spoken English skills. You might also consider Functional Skills English at Level 1 or Level 2, which covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English for most employers and colleges.

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