Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in South Shields

Cost£360.00
Duration4 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs over four months. You'll develop your spoken English, including how to listen, respond, and communicate clearly in everyday and work situations. There are no specific entry requirements. Contact the college to find out more about starting.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60141943 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations and discussions.
  • You'll listen and respond to what other people say.
  • You'll follow spoken instructions and ask questions to check your understanding.
  • You'll take part in formal and informal speaking situations.
  • You'll use appropriate language for different situations, including work settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities at South Tyneside College. These include speaking and listening tasks, group discussions, and role-play exercises. Assessment is based on your speaking and listening skills, observed and assessed by your tutor during the course. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, using spoken English to help customers
  • Retail assistant, communicating with colleagues and the public
  • Care assistant, talking with clients and care teams
  • Warehouse operative, following spoken instructions on the job
  • Cleaner or catering assistant, working in English-speaking environments
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and answering queries in English

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up from Entry Level 3, building more complex spoken English skills.
  • Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - a broader qualification covering reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 - if you want to develop your reading and writing in English as well, this qualification is recognised by employers across the UK.

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