Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening qualification builds your confidence speaking and listening in everyday English situations. You'll practise conversations, follow spoken instructions, and express yourself clearly. The course takes around one year to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll hold conversations on familiar topics in clear, everyday English.
You'll listen to and understand spoken information, instructions, and explanations.
You'll ask and answer questions in a range of common situations.
You'll express your views and respond to others in discussion.
You'll follow the main points of spoken English used in daily life.
You'll use appropriate language and tone when speaking to different people.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Itchen College. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a teacher. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your skills in real conversations and structured activities. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College 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.
Receptionist: greet visitors and take messages in English.
Classroom or nursery assistant: support staff and children in English.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions safely and accurately.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken English in work and daily life.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): if you want to develop other English skills alongside speaking and listening.
