Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Selby. Classes run at Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course runs for 22 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to understand others, covering grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. It's designed for adults who use English as a second or other language and want to communicate more effectively in daily life and work.
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 speak clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in practical situations.
You'll use correct English grammar when speaking.
You'll build vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll understand and follow spoken instructions and information.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, with group activities, discussions, and speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect real-life situations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is practical rather than written exam based.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Selby Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle everyday English in a busy workplace.
Receptionist: take calls and greet visitors in English.
Classroom or nursery assistant: support children and staff in English.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken English for work and daily life.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills English: adds reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.
ESOL for Work qualifications: focused on English in specific workplace settings.
