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Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Redbridge – New City College Ilford Campus

CostFREE
Duration23 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 23 weeks, giving you time to build your spoken English at a manageable pace. It suits anyone who needs to fit study around other commitments. You'll focus on speaking and listening skills in everyday situations, from conversations at work to communicating in the community. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) qualification is assessed by the English Speaking Board.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in common situations.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in familiar contexts.
  • You'll build confidence taking part in short discussions and exchanges.
  • You'll understand and respond to instructions given in spoken English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at New City College Ilford Campus. Lessons involve speaking and listening tasks, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in spoken English in everyday situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ilford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - speaking with customers and colleagues daily
  • Care assistant - communicating clearly with clients and care teams
  • Retail assistant - helping customers and handling enquiries
  • Receptionist - greeting visitors and answering calls in English
  • Classroom or nursery support assistant - working alongside teachers and children
  • Warehouse operative - following spoken instructions in a team environment

What you could study next

After completing this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to a higher level of ESOL study. The ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Level 1 Award builds on what you've learned and develops your spoken English further. From there, Level 2 ESOL qualifications are recognised by many employers as equivalent to GCSE English. You could also add reading and writing skills by studying ESOL Skills for Life in those areas alongside or after this course.

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