Y8647 - ESOL speaking and listening qualification (level 1)

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Start Date: 22/02/2027      End Date: 14/07/2027        Start Time: 09:15      End Time: 11:45        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 18
Fees:      £65.00 (tuition)     £1148.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Nowshad Khan        No of Places: 20
Idea Store Chrisp Street

Course Overview

Course Overview
Do you want to communicate confidently in English for work, study and everyday life?
This course will help you develop your speaking and listening skills so you can communicate clearly and effectively in a wide range of real-life situations. You will practise taking part in discussions, giving presentations, listening to longer talks and responding appropriately in both formal and informal contexts.
You will explore topics such as work and careers, education, health and wellbeing, current events, travel and community issues. You will also learn how to explain your ideas clearly, develop arguments and support your opinions with examples.
By the end of the course, you will be able to adapt your language for different audiences, take part confidently in discussions, and understand detailed spoken English. You will also be prepared for the Ascentis Level 1 Speaking and Listening qualification.

In this course you will
- practise speaking and listening in a range of real-life situations
- develop your confidence in discussions, presentations and conversations
- improve your accuracy and fluency using a range of grammar and vocabulary

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* listen to longer talks, presentations and discussions (e.g. workplace briefings, meetings) and identify main points and key details
* take part in formal and informal conversations and role-plays (e.g. workplace situations, services, interviews) using appropriate and polite language
* give a short presentation on a familiar topic (e.g. a process, event or experience) using clear structure and appropriate vocabulary
* take part in discussions by asking and answering questions, responding to others and taking turns
* express and support opinions using reasons and examples in discussions and presentations
* adapt your language for different purposes (e.g. making requests, giving advice, agreeing or disagreeing) in formal and informal situations
* plan and organise spoken communication (e.g. presentations, discussions, group tasks) using clear structure and linking language
* follow and give detailed instructions clearly in everyday and work situations (e.g. procedures, directions, tasks)
* use features of spoken English (e.g. stress, intonation, linking words) to communicate clearly and understand others
* use a range of grammatical structures accurately in speaking (e.g. present, past, future forms, conditionals, modal verbs)

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This is a course for learners working towards ESOL Level 1
This means you can:
- take part in conversations about everyday topics
- express your ideas and opinions in simple terms
- understand spoken English in familiar situations
- use a range of basic tenses and sentence structures

You may have completed an Entry 3 ESOL course or already have experience using English in your daily life.
You will complete a pre-course assessment before starting the course to make sure this is the right level for you.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle
We will give you WiFi in your first lesson.
If you do not have a phone or computer, talk to your teacher.
You will need a Gmail account. Your teacher can help you set this up.
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do and what you want to improve.
You will make a simple learning plan together to help you develop your speaking and listening skills step by step.
As part of your learning, you will complete a short personal task to practise your communication skills in real-life situations.
Examples of personal tasks include:
- listen to a talk or conversation and identify main ideas and key details
- take part in a role-play or conversation (e.g. workplace or service situation)
- give a short presentation on a familiar topic and answer questions
- take part in a group discussion and share your opinions with reasons
- follow and give instructions clearly in a practical situation

Some tasks may include real-life activities outside the classroom (for example, speaking in a work or community setting).
You will keep your work in a folder. Your teacher will give you feedback to help you improve your accuracy, fluency and confidence.
You will complete the Ascentis Level 1 Speaking and Listening assessment during the course in your classroom with your teacher and other learners.
The assessment includes three tasks:
Task 1: Listening – listen to recordings and answer questions on main ideas, details and instructions
Task 2: Conversations – take part in formal and informal role-plays
Task 3: Presentation and Discussion – give a short presentation followed by a group discussion (you will receive your topic in advance to prepare)
You will practise these tasks regularly in class so you feel confident and ready.
At the end of the course, you will review your progress and plan your next steps.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
Prosp User 12
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Your teacher will talk to you about your next steps.
Other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course include:
ESOL: communication for work and everyday situations (level 1 Ascentis Skills for Employment)
Work experience: ESOL for early education and childcare (ESOL level 1)
ESOL for health and care: learning about the sector (ESOL level 1)
Work experience: becoming an ESOL teaching assistant (level 1)
Work experience: starting a volunteering role (level 1)
ESOL speaking and listening (Level 1 qualification)
IELTS Preparation Course
Functional Skills English

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact: esoladvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
We want to help you participate in your communities, become an active citizen and make progress in work or future studies. In our classes, you will develop important skills that all employers value and that will help you in everyday life. These include:
• Communication Skills
• Decision-Making
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
Prosp User 14