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Course overview

Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is for early booking only.

Course description

What we’ll cover:

  • Learn to give basic personal information.

  • Understand how to ask for personal information.

  • Learn how to ask for help.

  • Express your likes, dislikes, and feelings.

  • Understand and follow instructions.

This is a preparation course for the ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening qualification. It is not an accredited course. The aim of this programme is to help you start your ESOL classes with the prior knowledge you'll need.

Get ready for ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening is an English course for adults. You will develop basic verbal communication skills. It's aimed at complete beginners so you don't need any prior knowledge to sign up.

Before you can enrol on this course, you will do a skills check. Don't worry this is not an exam. It's for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. When you complete this introductory course, you'll be ready to take the ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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