Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, full-time during the day. This course is for 16 to 18 year olds. It runs over 36 weeks and covers the English skills you need for everyday life and work. You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you'll be placed at the right level for you.
Who this course is for
16-18 Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in English for everyday situations.
You'll practise writing clearly and accurately in English.
You'll build your speaking skills for conversations and discussions.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar relevant to daily life and work.
You'll use English to communicate in practical, real-world contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Teaching covers all four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life use of English. You'll be assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the course, with tasks designed to show what you can do in each skill area.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses English daily with customers and colleagues.
Retail sales assistant: reading, writing, and communication skills apply directly.
Receptionist or administrator: clear written and spoken English is essential.
Care assistant: communicating well with clients and teams is a core requirement.
Warehouse operative: workplace English supports safety and teamwork.
Hospitality worker: speaking and listening skills used in every shift.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: the next step up, covering more complex reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Functional Skills English Level 1: an alternative route that leads toward the Level 2 qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent. A strong goal for those continuing to learn english in the UK.
