Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills through structured classroom practice. The course covers everyday communication: following conversations, expressing yourself clearly, and understanding spoken English in real situations. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
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 follow and take part in spoken conversations in English.
You'll practise listening carefully and understanding spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll learn to express your ideas and opinions clearly when speaking.
You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.
You'll practise speaking in more formal situations, such as at work or in appointments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities, including group discussions, pair work, and guided practice. Assessment is through observed spoken tasks and listening activities. The English Speaking Board sets the assessment criteria for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your speaking and listening skills during the course.
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.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: helping customers and working as part of a team.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling enquiries by phone.
Classroom or nursery assistant: supporting children and working with staff.
Warehouse or logistics operative: following spoken instructions safely.
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 build a fuller set of English skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
