Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. This full-time daytime course runs over one year and focuses entirely on spoken English: listening carefully, understanding what you hear, and speaking clearly in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The course builds the spoken English skills that employers and further study programmes expect.
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 develop your ability to listen and respond to spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll practise speaking clearly so others can understand you.
You'll learn to follow instructions and conversations in English.
You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.
You'll understand how tone, pace, and expression affect communication.
You'll practise taking part in discussions and short presentations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a teacher. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your spoken English directly during class activities and set tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling enquiries in English.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serving customers and working as part of a team.
Classroom support assistant: supporting teachers and pupils in school.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions safely and accurately.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, building more complex spoken English skills.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: adds reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, giving you a fuller English qualification.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: a broader qualification recognised by employers when they ask for English at Level 1 or above.
