ESOL - communication skills for life and work -level 1 (Speaking and Listening)

What is the course about?

This is the Speaking and Listening unit of the ESOL course to give you confidence in communicating with others on different topics in a range of contexts. You will practice speaking fluently in different types of conversations, responding to questions on a range of topics and you will build your vocabulary by learning more synonyms and antonyms. You will also have the opportunity to hear a variety of accents and varieties of English. Speaking about interesting everyday topics you will practise different tenses and improve your pronunciation including stress and intonation to convey meaning.

What will we cover?

You will practise speaking and listening skills and if you pass your class assessments you will then prepare for the accredited Speaking & Listening exam. Each class will focus on a certain topic such as life in the UK, the community, work, shopping and consumption, technology, leisure, health, travel, and the future.
You will focus on:
• Report information and events, saying what happened and what people said
• Give a talk or presentation
• Talk about advantages and disadvantages
• Speak to persuade somebody of your opinion or give a warning
• Give instructions
• Ask for and give advice and information
• Plan action with other people
• In a discussion with others, learn how to interrupt politely, take turns speaking, involve other people in the discussion and listen effectively
• Know how to clarify and confirm in a discussion
• Listen with understanding to other people doing everything on this list.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

• To provide information
• To seek information, ideas and opinions
• To communicate and share information, ideas and opinions
• To listen and respond to questions, requests, information and narratives
• To listen and respond to requests for explanations and instructions.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a Level 1 course; this course is ideal for you if you can communicate feelings on familiar topics using straightforward information and clear statements of fact and/or opinions. You will need to attend regularly, complete and pass all in class assessments to be entered for the exam.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment with an emphasis on your discovering how to do and complete tasks, with guidance from the tutor. You will learn in a step-by-step manner so you can complete challenging tasks in enjoyable and relaxing ways. Your tutor will also work with you individually, so you know how to improve and how to work in a way that improves your learning. You will need to do work outside the classroom and use Google Classroom to help you.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You will need a pen, a notebook or a file to keep your work in. Your tutor will provide handouts, live media materials such as audio recordings, and worksheets.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can progress on to the next unit which is writing or if you have passed all 3 units of the Level 1 course and have the certificates, then you can progress to Level 2.