Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course builds your ability to communicate clearly in English, covering everyday speaking and listening situations. It runs over 120 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations and practical situations.
You'll listen carefully and understand spoken English in familiar contexts.
You'll ask and answer questions in a range of everyday settings.
You'll follow and give simple instructions and information.
You'll take part in discussions and express your views in English.
You'll understand different speakers, accents, and speaking styles at Entry Level 3.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including conversations, discussions, and listening tasks. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed and assessed on your spoken English during activities and tasks set by your tutor. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers face to face and by phone.
Care assistant: talk with clients, families, and colleagues every day.
Retail assistant: help customers and handle everyday workplace conversations.
Classroom or school support assistant: support teachers and interact with pupils.
Warehouse or factory operative: follow instructions and communicate safely at work.
Receptionist or admin assistant: greet visitors and handle calls in English.
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 everyday life.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, giving you a fuller English qualification.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: a broader English qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.
