Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Chester. Classes run at Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House. This is an entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course taught in the classroom, with daytime sessions over 14 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to listen and respond in everyday situations. It covers the skills employers and services expect at Entry Level 3. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Learners wishing to improve their English
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations and familiar situations.
You'll listen to and understand spoken English from others.
You'll ask and answer questions in straightforward exchanges.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll take part in discussions on familiar topics.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations and audiences.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in real conversations and exchanges, not through written exams. Your tutor will observe and record your performance during activities as part of the Ascentis Award assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and handle queries
Receptionist: greet visitors and answer calls in English
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: serve customers and follow spoken instructions
Warehouse operative: understand and follow verbal instructions
Cleaner or caretaker: communicate with supervisors and building users
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves toward the qualification recognised as equivalent to a GCSE pass, accepted by many employers.
