Dates, times and locations
Newcastle-under-Lyme
14 September to 2 November 2026, 9.30am to 12.00pm, Mondays and
16 September to 4 November 2026, 9.30am to 12.00pm, Wednesdays at
Keele in Town
53 Iron Market
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST5 1PE
Stafford
14 September to 2 November 2026, 11.45am to 2.45pm, Mondays and
15 September to 3 November 2026, 9.30am to 12.00pm, Tuesdays at
NSCG in Town
41 Greengate Street
Stafford
ST16 2JA
Who is the course aimed at?
The course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19+ who speak English as a second Language and would like to improve their English skills.
Entry Requirements
Learners should have a good basic understanding of English and be able to communicate in every day situations. An initial assessment will be required to confirm that Level 1 is the appropriate level. A Entry 3 English/ESOL qualification or equivalent ability may be expected.
What you will learn
On a Level 1 ESOL course, you will develop your English skills and communicate more confidently in every day, work and education settings.
You will learn how to:
- Take part in conversations and express ideas, opinions and preferences.
- Listen to and understand spoken information and instructions.
- Read and understand different types of every day and workplace texts.
- Write clear sentences, paragraphs, messages and short texts.
- Talk about personal experiences, future plans, work and education.
- Ask questions, give information and explain your ideas.
- Improve your grammar, vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation.
- Use English confidently in practical situations.
- Complete forms, write messages and communicate appropriately in different settings.
- Develop the language skills needed for employment, further study and everyday life.
- You will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing through practical activities and real-life situations.
Learning Materials
We will provide the workbooks. You will need to bring a pen and paper to take notes and to be able to complete the workbooks during the course.
Learning Methods
A Level 1 ESOL student will learn through discussions, presentations, pair and group work, role-play, reading and writing tasks, listening activities and real-life situations. They will receive regular teacher feedback and practise using English independently to improve their confidence, accuracy and communication skills.
Learner Support
Classes are small to ensure your teacher can provide you with the help and support you need to enable you to confidently access the class learning materials. Individual specific needs will be discuss at the start of the course.
How you will be assessed
To ensure you are on track and your understanding of the course, your teacher will use verbal questions, observations and an individual learning plan to monitor your progress against the course outcomes.
What can learners progress onto
To ensure you are on track and your understanding of the course, your teacher will use verbal questions, observations and an individual learning plan to monitor your progress against the course outcomes.
Course Provider
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Course Fees
This course is fully funded, so there are no course fees.
How to find out more and enrol
This course is referral only. Please contact the provider for further details.
Navarda Garside or Jo Petitt
Tel: 01785 223800