Free Entry Level ESOL Course in Haringey – 5E Selby Centre
CostFREE
Duration225 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Haringey. Classes run at 5E Selby Centre. This course is for people living in the UK whose first language is not English. Entry Level 3 suits you if you can already hold basic conversations and read simple texts, but want to speak and write more accurately and use English on the phone. The course covers speaking and listening, writing, and reading. It runs over 225 hours of daytime classes. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Entry Level 3 will suit you if you have enough English to feel comfortable talking to people and reading simple texts, but you want to be able to use English over the phone as well as speaking and writing more accurately.
There are three parts to the qualification:
Speaking and listening
Writing
Reading.
Entry requirements
ESOL Skills for Life is for anyone living in the UK whose first language isn't English. There are options for people whose English is at different levels and for those who want to improve their English for work or study.
What you will learn
You'll develop your speaking skills for everyday conversations and phone calls.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different situations.
You'll improve your writing accuracy, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
You'll build your reading skills for a range of texts.
You'll learn how to communicate more clearly in work and study settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at 5E Selby Centre, covering speaking and listening, writing, and reading. Assessment is through tasks in each of the three areas: a speaking and listening assessment, a writing task, and a reading task. These are completed as part of the course rather than in a single exam sitting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. 5E Selby Centre 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 accurately in a care setting.
Retail assistant - handle calls, messages, and written tasks confidently.
Receptionist - use English on the phone and in writing at work.
Warehouse operative - follow written instructions and communicate with colleagues.
Classroom or nursery assistant - support children and communicate with staff.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate - the next step up if you want to keep improving your English for work or study.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - develops the same skills with a focus on practical English tasks recognised by employers.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English, useful for a wide range of jobs and further training.
