Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Barking and Dagenham. Evening classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, so you can fit study around your day. This is a free ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course for adults who want to develop spoken English. Classes focus on listening and speaking in everyday situations. The course runs over 70 hours part-time. It covers english for speakers of other languages at Entry Level 3.
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 speak clearly in everyday conversations and discussions.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information accurately.
You'll follow instructions and questions given in English.
You'll take part in formal and informal spoken exchanges.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics and settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at the centre. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. Your teacher will assess you during activities rather than through a written exam. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly in spoken English at Entry Level 3.
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: speak with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions at work.
Receptionist: take calls and greet visitors in English.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions safely on shift.
School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking, and is recognised by employers as a GCSE equivalent.
Level 1 ESOL Certificate: a broader qualification covering all four language skills.
