Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 23 weeks and focuses on spoken English, helping you communicate more clearly and confidently in everyday situations. You'll work toward an entry level esol skills for life (speaking and listening) qualification assessed by the English Speaking Board. This course is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday conversations.
You'll practise listening and responding to others in English.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and group talk.
You'll build vocabulary for common situations such as work, shopping, and appointments.
You'll understand spoken instructions and questions in English.
You'll learn how to ask for clarification when you don't understand something.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks, where you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English. The English Speaking Board sets the assessment standards for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus 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
Receptionist - handle calls, greet visitors, and take messages
Care assistant - communicate clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant - serve customers and work as part of a team
Warehouse operative - follow spoken instructions and work safely
School support worker - support staff and pupils in a school setting
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up from Entry Level 3, building on the spoken English skills you've gained.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - covers reading, writing, speaking and listening together, and can lead toward Level 1 and Level 2 English qualifications.
