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ESOL English Course Entry Level 3 in Taunton

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Contact University Centre Somerset for more info.

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About this course

ESOL English Course Entry Level 3 in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day over 13 weeks. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

This qualification focuses on speaking and listening in English. You will practise holding conversations, understanding spoken English, and making yourself understood in everyday situations. The pace is manageable, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations in English.
  • You'll listen to and understand spoken English in familiar situations.
  • You'll ask and answer questions in English.
  • You'll follow simple instructions and spoken information.
  • You'll take part in short discussions on familiar topics.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking practice with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. Your teacher will assess you as you take part in activities, rather than through a written exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, communicates with customers face to face.
  • Retail assistant, helps customers and handles basic enquiries.
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant, follows spoken instructions in a workplace.
  • Care assistant, communicates with clients and colleagues daily.
  • Kitchen assistant, works as part of a team in a catering setting.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 ESOL Award in Reading and Writing, builds on your speaking and listening skills with written English.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step toward a GCSE-equivalent English qualification.
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