Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks. It focuses on spoken English, helping you understand others and express yourself clearly in everyday situations. You'll practise listening carefully and speaking with confidence in real conversations. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) qualification is awarded by the English Speaking Board.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to follow spoken English in everyday conversations.
You'll practise speaking clearly so others can understand you.
You'll learn to ask and answer questions in familiar situations.
You'll build skills for listening and responding in group discussions.
You'll gain vocabulary for common topics such as work, health, and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and pair work. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken English, including taking part in conversations and responding to what you hear. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using spoken English with customers daily.
Care assistant, communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant, helping customers and taking instructions at work.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and answering questions in English.
Warehouse operative, following spoken instructions safely on shift.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Award: the next step up from Entry Level 3, building more complex spoken communication skills.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) Award: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading, writing, speaking and listening together, and leads toward Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications.
