Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service. This is a part-time daytime course, so you can study at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. It is designed for people whose first language is not English and who have been assessed at Entry Level 3. The course covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening in everyday English. It runs for 102 hours in total. To join, you complete an initial assessment and interview so the centre can confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who do not have English as a first language and have been assessed as suitable to study at ESOL Entry 3.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an Initial Assessment and interview so we can make sure we find the right course for you. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining an ESOL class.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English contexts.
You'll practise writing clearly for common situations, such as forms and messages.
You'll build your speaking skills for conversations at work, in services, and in daily life.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand spoken English in a range of settings.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar to communicate more accurately.
You'll gain confidence using English in real situations you encounter day to day.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other students. Learning is built around speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use. These may include written tasks, spoken assessments, and portfolio evidence. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers in English.
Care assistant: speak and write English for care settings.
Retail assistant: handle everyday English in a shop environment.
School support worker: use English to assist in a classroom.
Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and communicate with colleagues.
Receptionist: greet visitors and handle basic written communication.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Entry Level to Level 1): the next step up for english for speakers of other languages, building on your Entry Level 3 skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a qualification recognised by employers and colleges, covering similar skills with a focus on everyday and workplace English.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent english qualification, often required by employers and for further study.
