Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College. Part-time daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around other commitments. The course builds your English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills if English is not your first language. It covers everyday communication, understanding written texts, and expressing yourself clearly in English. Classes run over 33 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and practical situations.
You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write clearly in English for common purposes such as messages, notes, and short letters.
You'll build vocabulary for use in work, community, and daily life in the UK.
You'll learn to follow and take part in group discussions in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Taunton College, with activities covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that reflect real-life English use. You'll be assessed on each skill area: speaking and listening, reading, and writing. There are no formal written exams in the traditional sense; assessment tasks are designed to show what you can do in English at Entry Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
Care assistant: follow instructions and talk with patients and families
Retail assistant: read labels, write notes, and serve customers in English
Cleaner or catering assistant: understand workplace instructions and safety signs
Warehouse operative: read and follow written instructions on the job
School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex reading, writing, and communication.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Certificate: continues your English development at a higher level, recognised by employers and colleges.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent qualification in English, which many employers ask for when hiring.
