Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can study around other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations and work. You'll also build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is a free esol skills for life speaking and listening course for adults who use English as a second language. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.
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 practise speaking clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
You'll learn English grammar to help you form correct sentences when speaking.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics including work, daily life, and community.
You'll improve your English pronunciation to be better understood by others.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions, ask questions, and respond appropriately.
How you will learn
Classes are held in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and teacher-led sessions. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly and respond to others in English. Your progress will be tracked throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers in English day to day.
Care assistant: speak with clients, families, and colleagues clearly.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in spoken English.
Cleaner or housekeeper: follow spoken instructions and liaise with supervisors.
School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents.
Warehouse operative: understand verbal instructions and safety briefings.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex spoken English for work and daily life.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills English: combines reading and writing with speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): extend your English skills into other areas alongside your speaking and listening qualification.
