Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 30 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on spoken English: understanding what people say to you and expressing yourself clearly in everyday situations. You'll practise listening, responding, and speaking in a supportive adult classroom. It's a free esol skills for life speaking and listening course funded for eligible adults.
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 follow instructions, explanations, and narratives given by other speakers.
You'll speak clearly so listeners can understand you.
You'll take part in conversations and discussions on familiar topics.
You'll ask and answer questions in a range of everyday contexts.
You'll use appropriate language and tone when speaking to different people.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking and listening tasks. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed and recorded carrying out spoken English tasks in real classroom situations. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly as part of your coursework.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling enquiries
Receptionist: greeting visitors and taking messages
Classroom or nursery assistant: supporting children and staff
Warehouse or factory operative: following spoken instructions safely
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken English.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English qualification to cover reading and writing alongside speaking.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
