Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, full-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available, so fees may not apply to you. Contact the college directly to find out what you'd pay. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life course helps you develop your English for speakers of other languages, covering speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course runs for around 347 hours.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English.
You'll build your reading skills in English.
You'll improve your written English for common tasks.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar used in daily life in the UK.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English at work and in the community.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other students. Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading and writing. You'll take part in group activities and individual tasks. Assessment is through tasks and assignments that test each skill area. You may also complete a spoken assessment. Your teacher will give you feedback throughout the course to help you improve.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - English skills needed for customer-facing roles.
Care assistant - communication is essential in health and social care.
Retail assistant - reading, writing and speaking used every day.
Warehouse operative - written and spoken English for safety and teamwork.
School support worker - English skills support work with children and staff.
Receptionist - clear written and spoken English required.
What you could study next
Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex English skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - an alternative English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, widely asked for by employers.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications - once your English is stronger, you can move into job-specific training in areas like care, business, or retail.
