The Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) is an online course aimed at learners whose first language is not English. This qualification helps learners develop essential English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and is ideal for those who are beginning their English language journey. Delivered entirely online, this course allows learners to study flexibly at their own pace, focusing on everyday communication and essential life skills in English.
Learners also have the option to complete individual units separately, allowing them to focus on specific skills such as reading, writing, or speaking and listening, depending on their personal needs.
Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Reading (Entry 1)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Speaking and Listening (Entry 1)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Writing (Entry 1)
1. Reading (Entry 1)
- Overview: This unit focuses on developing basic reading skills. Learners will improve their ability to recognize letters, words, and sentences. They will also practice reading short texts, signs, notices, and simple forms that are common in everyday life.
- Skills Covered:
- Recognizing upper and lower-case letters.
- Understanding simple sentence structures.
- Extracting key information from short written materials.
- Assessment: Learners will complete tasks to assess their understanding of short, simple texts.
- Duration: Approximately 90 guided learning hours (GLH).
2. Speaking and Listening (Entry 1)
- Overview: This unit helps learners develop fundamental speaking and listening skills, enabling them to participate in everyday conversations. It covers basic communication techniques to express needs, ask simple questions, and follow instructions.
- Skills Covered:
- Engaging in simple conversations.
- Asking and answering basic questions.
- Following spoken instructions and directions in familiar settings.
- Assessment: A practical speaking and listening assessment in which learners participate in structured conversations.
- Duration: Approximately 90 guided learning hours (GLH).
3. Writing (Entry 1)
- Overview: This unit focuses on the basics of writing in English. Learners will practice forming simple sentences, using basic punctuation, and writing short messages, lists, or forms.
- Skills Covered:
- Writing short, simple sentences.
- Correctly using basic punctuation (capital letters, full stops).
- Completing basic forms with personal information.
- Assessment: Learners will be required to write short sentences and complete simple forms to demonstrate their writing skills.
- Duration: Approximately 90 guided learning hours (GLH).
