Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Durham. Classes run at Newton Hall Community Centre. 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 helps you communicate clearly in English in everyday situations. You'll practise listening and speaking with other learners from different backgrounds, sharing experiences and building your English in a supportive classroom. It's a recognised entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening qualification for anyone whose first language isn't English.
Who this course is for
Anyone whose first lanugage isn't English who wish to develop their skills
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in English in everyday situations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English with confidence.
You'll follow conversations, instructions, and discussions in English.
You'll express your ideas and opinions in spoken English.
You'll take part in group discussions and short presentations.
You'll understand different accents and speaking styles in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities. This includes group discussions, pair work, and guided conversation practice. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks and listening activities completed during the course. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newton Hall Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Community interpreter: support people with language barriers in local services.
Teaching assistant: help pupils with English as an additional language.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Customer service assistant: handle enquiries and conversations in English.
Receptionist: greet visitors and take calls in English.
Community support worker: liaise between services and non-English speakers.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex spoken English.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
Community Interpreting qualification: if you speak English and another language and want to work as an interpreter.
