Resources for speaking and listening (Level 1)

Activities for Integration

Each lesson in Trinity's ESOL Activities for Integration includes clear objectives, comprehensive teaching notes, handouts and exam tips where relevant.

Sample Speaking & Listening examiner plans

These sample Speaking & Listening examiner plans are suitable for teachers and students to familiarise themselves with the format of ESOL Skills for Life Speaking & Listening exams.

Additional resources

Download some Tips for preparing learners for the Speaking and Listening exam

Sample prompts

Practice activities suitable for this level:

Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life videos

ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 - Conversation sample videos from December 2020

Watch the sample videos and read the rationales to see how these candidates were marked:

These videos are suitable for teachers and students and show the format of the test. They are not intended to show model exam performance.

ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 - Conversation sample videos

These videos are suitable for teachers and students and show the format of the test. They are not intended to show model exam performance. Please note that videos marked ‘from December 2020’ reflect the current exam format. Older videos may however, still be useful for preparation and practice.

 


Important

Candidates will select an appropriate visual prompt from the online bank of photographs provided by Trinity. During the exam, they will inform the examiner which picture they have chosen, and the examiner will display it.


ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 - Group discussion sample videos from December 2020

ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 - Group discussion sample videos

These videos are suitable for teachers and students and show the format of the test. They are not intended to show model exam performance. Please note that videos marked ‘from December 2020’ reflect the current exam format. Older videos may however, still be useful for preparation and practice.

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