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Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Telford

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, with start dates throughout the year at various venues across the borough. Daytime sessions run part-time over 17 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course focuses on spoken English: understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. It is designed for adults whose first language is not English. You'll have a short assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more [email protected]. This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more. If English is not your first language and you would like to improve your written English skills, this course is for you. It has various levels, from complete beginner to more advanced, so you can learn at a level that is suitable for you. You can take courses in reading, speaking and listening and writing with Learn Telford.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have a short assessment before you start to see which is the right level of course for you

The course is free if you are: Unemployed or you are employed and earn less than £25,750 annual gross salary

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August of the Academic Year for which they are enrolling

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday conversations.
  • You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in common situations.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer questions confidently.
  • You'll build vocabulary for everyday topics such as work, health, and community.
  • You'll understand and follow spoken instructions.
  • You'll take part in discussions and express your views in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking and listening exercises with other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks and spoken activities that demonstrate your ability to communicate in English. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speaking English confidently is essential in customer-facing roles.
  • Care assistant: clear communication with clients and colleagues is a core requirement.
  • Retail assistant: everyday spoken English used throughout the working day.
  • Receptionist: answering calls and greeting visitors requires confident spoken English.
  • Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and communicating with a team.
  • Classroom or nursery assistant: supporting children and speaking with parents and staff.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken communication.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together, and is a step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that many employers ask for.
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