Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Spennymoor. Classes run at Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre, part-time during the day, over 36 weeks. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course builds your ability to communicate clearly in English, in everyday conversations and real situations. You'll practise listening carefully and speaking with confidence in English. Classes are small and supportive, with time to learn at a manageable pace. The course is open to anyone whose first language is not English.
Who this course is for
Anyone whose first lanugage isn't English who wish to develop their skills
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in English in everyday situations.
You'll listen and understand spoken English from different speakers.
You'll take part in conversations and discussions in English.
You'll follow instructions and respond to questions in English.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as work, services, or community settings.
You'll build vocabulary to express your ideas and opinions in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities at Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre, including group discussions, listening exercises, and speaking practice. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your spoken English during class activities and set tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Spennymoor Youth & Community Centre 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 daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in English.
Classroom or community volunteer: support others while using your English skills.
Community interpreter (with further training): help others who need language support.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills with the other core areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up once you complete Entry Level 3.
Functional Skills English Level 1: combines reading, writing, and communication, and is recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, required for many jobs and further study.
