ESOL for health and care part 1: learning about the sector (ESOL level 1)

About this course

The course uses plain English to introduce the health and care sector, including roles such as care assistant and support worker, and tasks carried out on a typical working day. Learners develop language for describing routines and responding to workplace situations, including following instructions and asking for help. It also outlines possible routes into the sector, such as volunteering, training and entry-level roles. The course focuses on workplace English and sector awareness rather than a formal qualification.

What you'll learn

• Use vocabulary associated with health and care roles and ward tasks.
• Describe routine tasks and activities in a health or care role using simple sentences.
• Respond to common workplace situations, including following instructions and asking for help.
• Identify routes into the sector through volunteering, training and entry-level roles.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for Beginner (A1) ESOL learners who are considering work or volunteering in health and care. The level label suggests an introductory course using simple English, with participation focused on workplace topics, routines and common situations.

• Suitable for learners exploring whether health and care is a possible direction.
• Relevant to people considering volunteering, training or entry-level roles in the sector.
• The course is exploratory and does not provide a formal qualification.