ESOL speaking and listening qualification (entry 1)

About this course

The course develops spoken English for familiar situations, including conversations with teachers, neighbours, shop assistants and health staff. Learners practise understanding short messages, instructions and questions, then use simple spoken sentences to ask for information, respond, give personal details and express basic opinions. Teaching includes short conversations with other learners and speaking tasks based on real-life contexts such as shops, appointments, school and public transport. The course also prepares learners for the Ascentis Entry 1 Speaking and Listening qualification.

What you'll learn

• Identify the main idea and key details in short spoken messages
• Follow single-step spoken instructions
• Ask for and provide simple information in everyday situations
• Give personal details using simple present-tense sentences
• Take part in short conversations about familiar topics
• Express simple opinions using everyday language

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for Beginner (A1) learners developing basic spoken English for everyday communication. Participation includes practising short conversations with other learners, asking and answering questions, and responding to spoken information in familiar situations.

• Includes preparation for the Ascentis Entry 1 Speaking and Listening qualification
• Requires participation in short spoken exchanges with other learners