Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at Wembley Friendship Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and focuses on spoken English and listening skills you can use at work and in everyday life. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. These daytime ESOL classes suit anyone who needs to fit study around other commitments. The course covers the skills tested in the entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification.
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 conversations and practical situations.
You'll listen carefully and understand spoken English from different speakers.
You'll take part in discussions, ask questions, and respond appropriately.
You'll follow spoken instructions in personal and work-related contexts.
You'll use vocabulary and grammar to express yourself more accurately when speaking.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and taught in small group sessions. You'll practise speaking and listening through activities, discussions, and role-play exercises. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks carried out during the course. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wembley Friendship Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues
Retail assistant: handling queries and working as part of a team
Receptionist: greeting visitors and taking messages confidently
Classroom or nursery support assistant: working alongside teachers and children
Warehouse or logistics operative: following spoken instructions safely
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 work and community settings.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification recognised by employers.
