Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for details on funding options. The course runs for 14 weeks. You'll work on your English speaking and listening skills in a classroom with other learners from around the world, supported by experienced ESOL teachers. You'll also build the language you need for everyday life, work, and further study in the UK.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you are new to the UK and want to improve your English language skills in speaking and listening, reading and writing. You will develop these skills with the help of experienced ESOL teachers in a friendly and welcoming environment with other young people from around the world. You will also develop your confidence as you start your life in London and learn skills and knowledge to prepare you for work and further education.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you will progress more successfully on the course if you have strong literacy skills in your mother tongue. You will take an initial assessment which will determine your current level of English.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
You'll build vocabulary for work, daily life, and further study.
You'll learn how to take part in conversations and discussions.
You'll develop the language skills you need to start life in London.
You'll gain knowledge to prepare you for employment and further education.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities with an experienced ESOL teacher. Learning includes speaking and listening tasks, group discussion, and practical exercises. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to speak and listen in English at Entry Level 3. Your teacher will carry out an initial assessment at the start to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - uses clear spoken English daily.
Retail sales assistant - communicates with customers and colleagues.
Warehouse operative - follows spoken instructions and works in teams.
Cleaner or domestic assistant - understands workplace instructions.
Care assistant - communicates with clients and care teams.
Kitchen assistant - takes part in team communication.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - build on your speaking and listening with the other core English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - covers reading, writing, speaking and listening together in one qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - the next step up, moving toward a GCSE-equivalent level of English.
