Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Croydon – Croydon College – Part-time
CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration35 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Croydon College lists a fee of £1,164 if you're not eligible. Contact Croydon College for more info.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, part-time during the day, over 35 weeks. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening qualification is designed for people who speak English as a second or other language. You'll build your spoken English and listening skills, and prepare for further study or work. There are no formal entry requirements. Croydon College will assess your current level before you start and place you on the right course.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you speak English as a second or other language. We offer exciting classes to help you improve your skills from Pre-Entry to Level 2 both full and part time including evenings for some levels. As well as improving your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills you will prepare to progress to another college course or the next level of English. You will also improve the skills you need to either get a job or existing skills such as working in a team, communication skills and researching future careers.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Before you start, you will complete an initial assessment to help us understand your current skills and identify the most suitable level for you. Based on the results, you will be placed on a course that matches your existing abilities and supports your progression. During the interview, you will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to your studies and a willingness to develop a broad range of skills.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English in everyday and work-related situations.
You'll practise listening carefully and responding to what you hear.
You'll learn how to communicate clearly in conversations, discussions, and presentations.
You'll build the skills needed to work in a team and communicate with colleagues.
You'll prepare to progress to the next level of English study or a college course.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Croydon College, with speaking and listening activities at the centre of each class. Assessment is practical: you'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in real conversations and tasks. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your progress through observed activities and tasks during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Croydon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling enquiries by phone.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: helping customers and working as part of a team.
Warehouse operative: following instructions and communicating safely on site.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where clear spoken English helps at work.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, building more complex spoken communication skills.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Reading and Writing: broaden your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
