Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) qualification focuses on spoken English: listening carefully, understanding others, and expressing yourself clearly in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning. The course runs for one year.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in everyday conversations.
You'll follow instructions, questions, and explanations given out loud.
You'll speak clearly so others can understand you in familiar situations.
You'll take part in discussions and short exchanges with other people.
You'll show you understand the main points of what someone says to you.
You'll use appropriate language for different everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed taking part in conversations, discussions, and listening tasks. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during class activities and set tasks that reflect real everyday communication.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues daily.
Receptionist: greet visitors and handle enquiries in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: serve customers and follow spoken instructions.
Warehouse operative: understand safety briefings and team communication.
School support worker: work alongside teachers and pupils.
What you could study next
After completing this entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - the next step up, for more complex spoken communication.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English - covers reading and writing alongside speaking, and is recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
A broader ESOL qualification that combines speaking, listening, reading, and writing at Level 1 or Level 2.
