Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the college directly for details. The course runs for 98 hours and focuses on spoken English for everyday life and work. You'll practise listening, responding, and communicating clearly in English. This is an entry level esol skills for life speaking and listening qualification for adults learning english in the UK.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different situations.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions confidently.
You'll build skills for communicating in practical settings such as shops, appointments, and workplaces.
You'll understand different accents and speaking styles in English.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and group conversations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, with speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and one-to-one practice. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks rather than written exams. Your tutor will assess how you communicate in real conversations and structured activities during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers clearly and confidently
Care assistant: communicate with clients, families, and colleagues
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions at work
Receptionist: greet visitors and answer queries in English
Classroom or nursery support assistant: communicate with staff and children
Warehouse or logistics operative: follow spoken instructions safely
What you could study next
After this course, you could move on to a higher level of English for speakers of other languages. Options include:
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): builds on Entry Level 3 skills for more complex conversations.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent.
A combined ESOL course covering all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
