Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course focuses on spoken English: understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. The course runs for 73 hours in total. It is a good step for anyone learning English in the UK who wants to communicate with more confidence at work, in the community, or in daily life.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll follow and take part in conversations on familiar, everyday topics.
You'll listen carefully and understand spoken information from others.
You'll ask and answer questions clearly in everyday situations.
You'll express your ideas, opinions, and feelings in spoken English.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as formal and informal settings.
You'll improve your pronunciation and fluency in spoken English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Sessions include speaking and listening tasks, group discussions, and practice conversations. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks, where you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre 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: helping customers and working as part of a team
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions safely
Cleaner or facilities assistant: working with supervisors and colleagues
Childcare or nursery assistant: talking with children and parents
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, building on the spoken English skills you've developed.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Reading and Writing: adds reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together.
