Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Durham. Classes run at Vane Tempest Hall. 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, covering everyday conversations, listening skills, and speaking with confidence in real situations. It's a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for adults whose first language is not English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.
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 ability to speak clearly in English in everyday situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll learn how to take part in conversations, discussions, and exchanges.
You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as work, health, and community life.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions clearly and appropriately.
You'll practise communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Vane Tempest Hall. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practical exercises with other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks that demonstrate your ability to communicate in English. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your spoken English during class activities and set tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Vane Tempest Hall will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: speak clearly with clients, families, and care teams.
Classroom or school support assistant: support teachers and pupils day to day.
Community interpreter: help others with language barriers in local services.
Retail assistant: serve customers and handle everyday workplace conversations.
Receptionist or admin assistant: answer calls and greet visitors confidently.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Speaking and Listening): the next step up once you complete Entry Level 3.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and communication in one qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent, useful for employment and further study.
