Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. Part-time daytime sessions run over 22 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your ability to speak and listen in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work.
You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will become more confident communicating in
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build your vocabulary for use at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and respond to questions in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks where you demonstrate your speaking and listening skills. There is no written exam for this Award. Your teacher will assess you as you complete tasks during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - communicating with customers in English daily.
Care assistant - speaking with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant - serving customers and working as part of a team.
Cleaner or domestic operative - following instructions and reporting issues.
Kitchen assistant - taking direction and communicating in a busy kitchen.
Warehouse operative - understanding safety instructions and team communication.
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 speaking and listening skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, giving you a fuller English qualification at the same level.
Level 1 Functional Skills English - a broader English qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.