Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course at Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Cost£425.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Bracknell. Classes run at Bracknell Open Learning Centre, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. The course runs at a manageable pace, making it practical for anyone fitting study around other commitments. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills at Entry Level 3. To join, you'll need an Entry 2 ESOL certificate or you'll complete a BKSB initial and diagnostic assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. Each module has its own certificate. Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) (Entry 3) with certificate.

Who this course is for

A recognised accredited course for students with English as a second or other language with a separate certificate for each module.

Entry requirements

Learners must be over the age of 19 years oldEntry 2 ESOL certificate or BKSB assessment initial and diagnostic assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday situations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
  • You'll learn how to take part in conversations with others.
  • You'll build your ability to ask and answer questions in English.
  • You'll gain confidence using English in real interactions, such as at work or in your community.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Bracknell Open Learning Centre. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other students. Assessment is based on your spoken English and listening skills, assessed through tasks and activities during the course. Each module is assessed separately, and you'll receive a certificate for each one you complete.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bracknell Open Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speaking and listening skills valued by employers.
  • Receptionist: clear spoken English needed for front-of-house roles.
  • Care assistant: communication is central to working with clients.
  • Retail assistant: daily customer interaction requires confident spoken English.
  • Classroom or school support assistant: working alongside teachers and children.
  • Warehouse or logistics operative: team communication is part of the role.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to:

  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening): the next step up in spoken English.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading or writing): to develop other areas of your English alongside speaking and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: if you want a broader English qualification that covers reading and writing too.

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