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ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 1 (KEN25S035)

ESOL

Do you want to improve your spoken English and be able to communicate better with people in English? If so this could be a great starting point for you! Join one of our friendly and welcoming classes and work with your peers to develop skills and knowledge. Be supported by an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor as you progress on your learning journey. By the end of the course you will be able to progress to other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life curriculum offer. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance of success. You will progress quicker if you complete homework and independent study outside of class.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Number of weeks: 21

Time: 12:00 - 14:45

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

ESOL Skills for Life Award in Writing at Entry Level 1 (CAR25S034)

ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to start your learning journey on the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications. By the end of the course you will be more confident in: writing simple text and communicating information and ideas. You will understand the difference between a range of simple text layouts e.g. invitation, messages and envelopes. You will be able to use verbs and capital letters where appropriate in your writing. You will spell personal vocabulary and common words correctly. Do not worry if this sounds a lot and a bit daunting because you will be supported every step of the way! You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification and to give you the best chance of success. You will develop the skills and knowledge to allow you to move forward confidently in your ESOL journey.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 12:30 - 16:30

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

ESOL Social Conversation (CAR25T149)

ESOL

This course aims to help you improve your speaking and listening skills so you can enjoy social conversation with friends, family, neighbours and people in your community.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 9 January 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 (CAR25S020)

Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course