Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Seaham. Classes run at DurhamLearn Seaham Youth Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 36 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course builds your ability to communicate clearly in English in everyday situations. You'll practise speaking and listening with other learners from different backgrounds, sharing experiences and developing your confidence in real conversations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Anyone whose first lanugage isn't English who wish to develop their skills
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations.
You'll practise listening and responding in conversations.
You'll learn how to express your ideas and opinions clearly.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as work, community, and daily life.
You'll develop your ability to follow spoken instructions and information.
You'll practise speaking in different situations, including formal and informal settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, with daytime sessions across 36 weeks. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your ability to communicate in a range of everyday situations. Your progress will be assessed by your tutor throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. DurhamLearn Seaham Youth Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community interpreter: support people with language needs in your area.
Teaching assistant: help in schools alongside qualified teachers.
Care assistant: communicate with clients and colleagues in care settings.
Customer service assistant: handle enquiries and conversations with the public.
Receptionist: greet visitors and manage calls in English.
Retail assistant: serve customers and work as part of a team.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken communication.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as an English qualification.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the most advanced ESOL level, equivalent to a strong working knowledge of English.
