This series provides assessment of speaking and listening skills for the ESOL learner. The assessments are based on and closely follow the ESOL CORE CURRICULUM produced to provide a framework for English language teaching.

These qualifications

• provide an effective assessment of student’s skills and knowledge at each level of the national Literacy standards as detailed in the ESOL Core Curriculum
• 100% external assessment by trained assessors
• are accredited by QCA and attract Basic Skills funding.
• are suitable for learners who are living, working and settling in the UK
• offer progression through the NQF framework from Entry 1 to Level 2
• are equivalent to other qualifications at each level of the NQF, including those designed for native speakers.
• enable tutors to integrate task preparation into teaching and learning programmes
• build student confidence
• can be easily integrated into any ESOL provision
• provide each student with a written report

Documents

• An introduction to ESB ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and listening)
• Guidelines for Organisers
• Answers to some of your questions
• Sample ESOL Core Curriculum cross ref chart E1
• Numbers per day / session chart
• Key features

Your questions answered

• Will different modes from different awarding bodies be recognised? I want my students to do ESB's Speaking and Listening, along with Reading and Writing from another Awarding Body.
• When can I enter students?
• How many can I enter in one day?
• Do you offer all levels?
• Do you offer reading and writing?
• What do the students have to do?
• How does it link with the curriculum?