If you are looking to live and work in the UK, then taking an ESOL course and examination can drastically improve your job prospects and make every day living easier. English to Speakers of Other Languages is a course designed to help students who wish to understand English reading, writing, listening and speaking. Courses are designed for those who do not have any formal qualifications and wish to speak English as a second or foreign language. Basics of the English language will be taught as well as grammar, tense and asking questions. There are a wide range of ESOL exam centres situated throughout the UK as well as a range of online courses available. All courses will lead to an examination in one or more of the English skills required and successful completion will lead to a nationally recognised qualification.
Most ESOL classes are taught at centres for further education such as colleges who offer students a choice of daytime and evening classes. Courses are held over a number of weeks and in this time you will learn all the basics of the English language. Grammar, spelling, listening and speaking English will all be covered and at the end of your course you will be able to take the B1 English Test. This is a nationally recognised qualification and on successful completion of the test you will receive a certificate of your achievement. Once you have completed the B1 English test, you can then decide whether you wish to further your English education and your college or ESOL centre can help you with all the advice you need to get on. It is also worth enquiring as to whether you are eligible for a free ESOL course and your local centre or college can again advise you on this.