Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Sheffield. Classes run at CTS Training. This daytime ESOL course focuses on spoken English, helping you understand and take part in conversations in everyday and work situations. It covers listening carefully, responding clearly, and communicating with confidence in English. The course runs for 88 hours. It suits anyone aged 16 to 19, or 19 to 24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, who legally resides in the UK.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to follow spoken instructions and information.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in formal and informal situations.
You'll build vocabulary for use in work, study, and daily life.
You'll practise taking part in discussions and group conversations.
You'll learn how to communicate your ideas and opinions in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at CTS Training, including speaking and listening exercises, group discussions, and role-play scenarios. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks and listening activities. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers clearly and confidently
Retail assistant: communicate with colleagues and shoppers in English
Care assistant: talk with clients, families, and healthcare teams
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely
Hospitality worker: take orders and assist guests in English
Receptionist: greet visitors and handle enquiries in spoken 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.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together.
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, and a recognised qualification for many employers and further study programmes.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Award (Speaking and Listening): continue developing your spoken English at a higher level.
