Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 23 weeks and focuses on spoken English, covering the speaking and listening skills you use at work, in daily life, and in conversations with others. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level is right for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in a range of everyday situations.
You'll listen carefully and respond to what others say.
You'll take part in discussions and conversations in English.
You'll follow spoken instructions and ask questions to check your understanding.
You'll present information and ideas to others in spoken English.
You'll develop the language you need for work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking tasks. Assessment is through spoken tasks observed by your tutor. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in different situations. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess you during class activities and set speaking tasks throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using spoken English with customers every day.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling enquiries in English.
Care assistant, communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant, serving customers and working as part of a team.
Classroom or school support assistant, supporting teachers and pupils.
Warehouse operative, following spoken instructions in a busy workplace.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Level 1 qualification, you could move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up, recognised by many employers as a strong level of spoken English.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - to build your skills across all areas of English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
