Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs over 22 weeks part-time. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to understand others in everyday situations and at work. You'll also build your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. To enrol, you must be 19 or over as at 31 August in the current academic year. 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 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 expand your vocabulary for use at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation to make yourself easier to understand.
You'll build skills for communicating in workplace and community settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, which your teacher will assess directly. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People 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 and work as part of a team.
Cleaner or caretaker: communicate with supervisors and building users.
School support worker: interact with staff, parents, and children in English.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills across all four areas.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken English in work and community settings.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, and communication, and is recognised by many employers as an English qualification.
