Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on spoken communication. You'll develop the skills to speak clearly and listen effectively in everyday and work situations. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
English for speakers of other languages
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in everyday conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken information accurately.
You'll follow and give instructions in English.
You'll take part in discussions and express your views.
You'll understand different speakers and accents in familiar situations.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations and audiences.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks completed during the course. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly as part of your classroom work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - speak with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant - communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant - handle everyday conversations and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative - follow spoken instructions safely and accurately.
Cleaner or catering assistant - work in English-speaking environments.
Receptionist or admin assistant - with further English study.
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 more complex spoken communication skills.
Entry Level 3 or 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 - if you want to develop reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
