Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks and focuses on spoken English: listening carefully, understanding what you hear, and speaking clearly in everyday situations. It suits anyone who needs to improve their English communication skills at Entry Level 3. This is an entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening course recognised by Ascentis.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations and familiar situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English more confidently.
You'll learn how to follow and respond to instructions and questions.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as work, home, and community.
You'll practise taking turns in conversations and staying on topic.
You'll learn to ask for clarification when you don't understand something.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a teacher. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks rather than written exams. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken English in a range of everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and handle enquiries
Receptionist: greet visitors and answer calls in English
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: help customers and work as part of a team
Classroom or nursery support assistant: follow instructions and talk with children
Warehouse or factory operative: understand safety instructions and team communication
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you can move on to a higher level esol skills for life: speaking and listening qualification. Options include:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English for employers and colleges.
