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Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)

Overview

ESOL International Qualifications are designed for candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high-quality qualification in English that is globally available and internationally recognised. They are designed to reference the descriptions of language proficiency in the Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR). The levels in the CEFR have been mapped to the levels in the Regulated Qualifications Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Languagecert International ESOL Qualification Level Corresponding CEFR Level Equivalent UK (England and Wales) national levels
Communicator
B2 Vantage
Level 1

Who are the LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications intended for?

The overall objective of the LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications is to provide candidates with a qualification that they can use where the ability to speak, write and understand verbal and written

English is required. The qualifications are suitable for:

  • Non-native speakers of English worldwide
  • Young people or adults attending an English course either in the UK or overseas
  • Students learning English as part of their school or college curriculum
  • People needing English for their everyday or working life
  • Learners who require externally recognised certification of their command of the English language
  • Provide steps up the ladder of English language proficiency
  • Learners attending short courses in English

What does this qualification cover?

  • To achieve the qualification, you will be required to commit to approximately 180 hours of guided learning. You learn to deal with English problems that will help you develop skills across speaking, listening and communicating; reading and writing. Examples of the types of skills you will develop include:

    • Can understand the main ideas of complex communication on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
    • Can communicate with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes interaction quite possible without strain for either party.
    • Can adapt to take account of the listener(s), the context and the medium.
    • Can engage in discussion in familiar and unfamiliar situations making clear and relevant contributions.
    • Can obtain information from different sources.
    • Can communicate clearly and in detail on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options, varying length, format and style appropriate to purpose and audience.

Entry Requirements

There are no other qualifications that a candidate must achieve prior to taking a LanguageCert International ESOL qualification.

There are no prior learning requirements that candidates must achieve/have prior to taking the LanguageCert International ESOL qualifications, however it is important that centres offer candidates the most appropriate Language.

Assessment Methods

You will be required to pass externally set and marked assessments in listening reading and writing (Written) and Speaking (Spoken) which tests your ability to use English in practical settings such as:

  • Work and education
  • Community, citizenship and environment
  • Family, home and social issues

The amount of time allocated for each assessment is:

  • Reading & Writing: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Listening: 30 minutes
  • Speaking, 13minutes

The aims of these qualifications are to develop learner understanding and skills in:

  • Representing – selecting the mathematics and information to model a situation.
  • Analysing – processing and using mathematics.
  • Interpreting – interpreting and communication the results of the analysis
The skills your learners acquire can be applied to different problem solving scenarios present in everyday life and the workplace.

Start Date: This course has multiple entry points throughout the year. Please call 07305 936446 or email info@communityneeds.org.uk for more information.

Duration: 12 weeks – 36 weeks (Depending on part-time or full time study)

Age ranges: These qualifications are approved for delivery to learners aged 16 and above but can be tailored for younger ages.