Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library, part-time during the day over 12 weeks. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. It covers the kind of English for speakers of other languages that helps you communicate with confidence in real situations. Entry Level 3 ESOL classes like these are a practical step toward better English for work and daily life.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in a range of situations.
You'll follow and take part in discussions on familiar topics.
You'll understand spoken instructions and information in practical contexts.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, including work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Willesden Green Library. Speaking and listening skills are practised through group discussions, role plays, and guided conversation tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English across a range of real situations. There are no written exams for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in spoken English.
Receptionist: greet visitors and answer calls confidently.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: follow instructions and talk with children and staff.
Warehouse or logistics operative: understand spoken safety and task instructions.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English skills.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken English.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English: combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing, and is recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading and Writing (Entry Level 3): broadens your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
