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Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Preston – Preston College

CostFREE
Duration24 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Nov 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in a classroom setting, with flexible daytime attendance over 24 hours. This is an entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course designed to help you communicate more confidently in everyday situations. An initial assessment will confirm the right level for you and help plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in familiar situations.
  • You'll learn to follow and give simple instructions and information.
  • You'll build vocabulary for common topics such as work, home, and daily life.
  • You'll practise asking and answering questions in English.
  • You'll learn to take part in short discussions and exchanges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities at Preston College, including speaking and listening exercises, group discussions, and role plays. Assessment is practical and spoken. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in English across a range of everyday situations. There is no written exam for this Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English.
  • Retail assistant: communicate clearly on the shop floor.
  • Care assistant: talk with clients, families, and care teams.
  • Cleaner or domestic operative: follow spoken instructions in the workplace.
  • Warehouse operative: understand and respond to verbal instructions.
  • School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Award, you can move on to a higher level ESOL qualification. Options include the City and Guilds Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) or a broader ESOL course covering reading and writing alongside speaking and listening. You could also work toward Functional Skills English, which is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English and is accepted by many employers and colleges.

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