Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Bodmin. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre, with daytime sessions spread over 30 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on spoken English: understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. You'll practise listening, responding, and speaking clearly in a supportive adult learning environment.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll respond clearly and appropriately in conversations.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and explanations.
You'll take part in discussions and express your views in English.
You'll identify the main points from what you hear.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations and audiences.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including listening exercises, group discussions, role plays, and paired speaking tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks carried out in class. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking with customers and colleagues in English
Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday enquiries
Receptionist: greeting visitors and answering calls in English
Classroom support assistant: working alongside teachers in schools
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working in teams
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills with the other components at the same level.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers across the UK.
