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Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Barnsley – Barnsley College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Barnsley. Evening classes run at Barnsley College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course is for adults aged 19 or over who speak English as a second language and want to improve their spoken and listening skills for work, further study, or everyday life in the UK. The course runs part-time over one year. Before you start, you'll do an assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

ESOL Skills for Life qualifications support speakers of other languages based within the UK to develop their English language skills for work, further learning or everyday life.

These qualifications are for anyone based in the UK needing to improve their understanding and use of written or spoken English. This might be to help get on at work (or get a job), prepare for further study, access public services, or just to function more effectively in an English-speaking environment

DID YOU KNOW?

Once you have had your assessment and are waiting for an ESOL class, you can come along to one of our FREE workshops to help improve your English in the meantime.

Assessments and enrolment will take place on a Monday (term time only) between 1pm -5pm

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements or previous experience needed to join this course Before you start a class you need to do an assessment to find your level You should be aged 19 or over to attend this course

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English in a range of situations.
  • You'll learn how to take part in discussions, ask questions, and respond appropriately.
  • You'll build vocabulary and pronunciation for use at work, in public services, and in daily life.
  • You'll develop skills to follow instructions and information given verbally in English.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Barnsley College. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening exercises that reflect real-life situations. There are no written exams for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams
  • Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions at work
  • Warehouse operative: follow verbal instructions and work safely
  • Receptionist: greet visitors and take messages in English
  • Catering assistant: work in a team and take orders in English

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): develop the other core English skills alongside speaking and listening.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English for work and further study.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
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