Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, part-time during the day. This is a paid course, though a reduction in fees may be possible depending on your circumstances. Contact an adviser to find out what you might pay. The course runs over 15 weeks and focuses on spoken English for people whose first language is not English. You'll develop the speaking and listening skills used in everyday life and work.
Who this course is for
For learners looking to improve their English skills where their first language is not English
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday conversations in English.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in familiar situations.
You'll follow instructions and information given in spoken English.
You'll ask and answer questions in English in practical, real-life contexts.
You'll take part in short discussions and exchanges in English.
You'll develop the spoken English skills useful for work and daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks that demonstrate your ability to communicate in English at Entry Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using spoken English with the public
Care assistant, communicating with clients and colleagues in English
Retail assistant, serving customers and following spoken instructions
Warehouse operative, understanding spoken instructions in English
Cleaner or catering assistant, working in English-speaking environments
School support worker, communicating with staff, children, and parents
What you could study next
Once you complete this Award, you can move on to higher ESOL levels to keep building your English skills.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) to develop other areas of English
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) for more advanced spoken English
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1, which covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening and is recognised by employers as english for work
