Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can study around work or other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll develop your spoken English, improve your listening skills, and build knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. These are practical skills for everyday life and work in the UK. You must be 19 or over to be eligible for funding; the centre will check further eligibility at enrolment.
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 English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English more confidently.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build vocabulary for use at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll learn how to take part in conversations and discussions in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Northallerton Adult Education. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks, which your tutor will carry out during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking English clearly is essential in customer-facing roles.
Care assistant: good spoken English supports communication with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: everyday English skills are needed on the shop floor.
Receptionist: clear speaking and listening skills are central to the role.
Warehouse operative: workplace communication and following spoken instructions.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 skills for more complex spoken communication.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent at Level 2.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
