Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks and is open to adults. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to understand and respond in everyday conversations. These are practical skills for daily life, study, and english for work. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you don't need to meet a set level before you apply.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday conversations in English.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information in familiar situations.
You'll follow instructions and questions given in English.
You'll take part in discussions and express your views.
You'll understand different speakers, including different accents and speeds of speech.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as formal and informal settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, so you'll practise speaking and listening with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in real conversations and respond to spoken English in a range of everyday situations. Your progress is assessed directly through these tasks rather than written exams.
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: speak with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work as part of a team.
Receptionist: greet visitors and handle enquiries in English.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: support children and staff using spoken English.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken English in a wider range of situations.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, giving you a fuller English qualification.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: a broader English qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
