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).

• Reading Assessment: Learners will complete tasks that assess their ability to understand and extract meaning from short texts.
• Speaking and Listening Assessment: Learners will participate in structured conversations to demonstrate basic speaking and listening skills.
• Writing Assessment: Learners will be asked to write short sentences and fill out simple forms, showcasing their ability to write clearly and correctly.

• Learners must be 16 years old or above.
• This qualification is open to learners with little or no prior knowledge of English.

• Non-native English speakers: Those seeking to improve their English language skills to communicate more effectively in daily life.
• Immigrants or Refugees: Individuals looking to integrate into the UK by gaining essential English language proficiency.
• Job Seekers: Learners aiming to enhance their employability by improving their English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Upon completion of the Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1), learners can:

• Progress to Entry Level 2 ESOL qualifications.
• Improve communication for everyday interactions, enhancing their ability to function in English-speaking environments, such as the workplace or educational settings.

The course typically takes around 270 guided learning hours (GLH) to complete, depending on the learner’s pace and study schedule.

This course is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to access study materials, complete assignments, and participate in assessments from the comfort of their own homes. The flexible structure allows learners to tailor their learning experience based on their schedule and individual learning needs.

Take your first steps towards better communication and more opportunities by enrolling in the Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) today!