Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Guildford. Classes run at Guildford Adult Learning Centre two days a week, with each session lasting two and a half hours. The course runs for 22 weeks, from January to July. You'll practise speaking, listening, and writing in everyday situations, working through individual tasks, pair exercises, and group activities. Homework supports your classroom learning, so allow at least two hours of private study each week. You need to be 19 or over on 31 August 2025. Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
Who this course is for
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours.
What you will learn
You'll ask and answer questions clearly in spoken English.
You'll listen for complex details in conversations and spoken information.
You'll describe people, places, objects, and events using a range of vocabulary.
You'll write longer sentences with accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
You'll build confidence using English in everyday situations at home and work.
You'll prepare for and sit a speaking and listening exam.
How you will learn
Classes are face to face at Guildford Adult Learning Centre. You'll take part in individual work, pair exercises, and group tasks. Regular homework is set each week. Assessment is by exam: you'll sit a speaking and listening examination and a writing examination. The course includes focused exam preparation throughout. You must attend at least 90% of your classes to keep your place on the course.
What you will need to bring
For face-to-face classes you'll need a ring binder or folder, lined paper, pens and pencils, and access to a computer or laptop. Guildford Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak clearly with customers and colleagues.
Receptionist: handle calls, greet visitors, and take messages.
Care assistant: communicate with clients, families, and care teams.
Classroom teaching assistant: support teachers and talk with pupils.
Retail assistant: serve customers and work as part of a team.
Warehouse or factory operative: follow spoken instructions safely.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to:
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, covering more complex spoken English.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: the recognised GCSE equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
