Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, with daytime sessions spread over 12 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. It covers understanding and responding to speech, taking part in conversations, and following spoken instructions. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll take part in conversations and respond clearly to what others say.
You'll follow spoken instructions and act on them correctly.
You'll ask and answer questions in familiar contexts.
You'll speak clearly enough to be understood by others.
You'll recognise the main points in short spoken texts.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face to face at Hugh Baird College Bootle. You'll practise speaking and listening through classroom activities, group discussions, and role play. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, not written exams. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during these activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle 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 spoken interactions at work.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely.
Cleaner or facilities operative: understand instructions and communicate with supervisors.
School support worker: support in settings where spoken English is essential.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills alongside speaking and listening.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a route toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
