Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Sunbury-on-Thames. Classes run at Sunbury 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, at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills through individual work, pair exercises, and group tasks, with regular homework and exam preparation built in. You need to be 19 or over and will complete an online initial assessment before starting. Trinity College London Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry Level 3) 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 everyday spoken English.
You'll listen for complex details in conversations and spoken information.
You'll describe people, places, objects, and events using a wider range of words.
You'll write longer sentences with accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
You'll use some unfamiliar vocabulary with growing confidence.
You'll prepare for and sit a speaking and listening exam.
How you will learn
Classes are face to face at Sunbury Adult Learning Centre. You'll take part in individual tasks, pair work, and group activities in the classroom. There is a strong focus on exam preparation throughout the course. You'll also receive regular homework and are expected to spend at least two hours a week on private study at home. Assessment is by a Trinity College London speaking and listening exam at the end of the course.
What you will need to bring
For face-to-face classes you will need: a ring binder or folder, lined paper, pens and pencils, and access to a computer or laptop.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
Classroom or school support assistant: communicate clearly with staff and pupils.
Care assistant: talk with clients and colleagues in a care setting.
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions with customers.
Receptionist: answer calls and greet visitors in English.
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:
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills for work and study.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: the recognised equivalent of GCSE English, accepted by many employers.
