Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course. Study online. This english for speakers of other languages course runs over 22 weeks and fits around your other commitments. You study at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also develop your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You must be aged 19 or over to be eligible for funding; further eligibility checks take place at enrolment.
Who this course is for
The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work.
You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will become more confident communicating in
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations and the workplace.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in conversations.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for common topics.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and exchanges in English.
How you will learn
You study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through speaking and listening tasks that demonstrate your ability to communicate in English. You will be assessed on your spoken responses and your ability to listen and reply appropriately. Your tutor will guide you through the tasks and tell you what to expect before each assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicates with customers in English daily.
Care assistant: needs clear spoken English for patients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serves customers and handles queries in English.
Warehouse operative: follows spoken instructions and communicates with team.
Cleaner or domestic worker: liaises with supervisors and clients in English.
School support worker: communicates with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken English.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification recognised by many employers.
