Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Level 1)
Accredited
Online Class
Free class
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About this class
Develop confidence to interact with others in English as you work towards a nationally recognised qualification. This FREE ESOL course teaches you skills to help you communicate verbally in English. It can support you in job interviews, social conversations, or in your studies. This ESOL level 1 speaking and listening course builds on skills you learnt at entry 3. Gain tools to help you in conversations and sharpen your listening skills. This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL classes are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening. If you’re helping others access ESOL courses in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Meet the provider
Workers' Educational Association
Learn the WEA way Welcome to the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education in England and Scotland. Founded in 1903, the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity dedicated to bringing high-quality, professional education into the heart of communities. With the support of nearly 3,000 volunteers, 2,000 tutors and over 10,000 members, we deliver friendly, accessible and enjoyable courses for adults from all walks of life. Assessed ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2018, we have classes in almost every area of England and Scotland. You do not need any previous knowledge or qualifications to join most of our courses, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience. We also have a special mission to raise aspirations and develop educational opportunities for the most disadvantaged. This includes providing basic maths, English and IT skills for employment; courses to improve health and wellbeing; creative programmes to broaden horizons and community engagement activities that encourage active citizenship. Our members also help support our mission and campaign for adult education.
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Workers' Educational Association has 22 locations. Click here to see them
Frequenty Asked Questions
Who can enrol on a WEA course?
WEA courses are open to all adults aged 19 or over who have lived in the UK for at least six months, regardless of their educational background or previous qualifications.
Where do WEA courses take place?
The WEA hosts courses in local community venues all across England and Scotland. We also run several courses online using Zoom and Canvas, our virtual learning environment.
How can I find out about the courses offered by the WEA in my area?
To find out about the courses offered by the WEA in your area, visit our website at wea.org.uk or call 0300 303 3464. We will provide you with information on the courses available, schedules, and enrolment procedures.
Who are the WEA?
We are a leading adult education charity with a legacy that stretches back over a hundred years, having been founded back in 1903. Our mission is to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice. Today, we continue to empower adults by bringing great teaching to local communities across England and Scotland, reaching tens of thousands of learners each year. We believe every adult from a variety of backgrounds should have access to education and its benefits right on their doorstep.
