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Free Entry Level ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Tower Hamlets – New City College Poplar Campus – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life course runs for 12 weeks. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. The course covers understanding and responding to speech, taking part in conversations, and following spoken instructions. It is assessed by the English Speaking Board.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
  • You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English.
  • You'll learn to follow spoken instructions and respond appropriately.
  • You'll build confidence asking and answering simple questions.
  • You'll practise taking part in short discussions on familiar topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based speaking and listening activities. Assessment is practical. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in real interactions, such as conversations and discussions. The English Speaking Board sets the assessment criteria. There is no written exam for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus 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 answering calls in English
  • Retail assistant - helping customers and following spoken instructions
  • Care assistant - communicating with clients and colleagues
  • Warehouse operative - understanding verbal instructions on the job
  • Cleaner or catering assistant - roles where spoken English is needed daily

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to the Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Qualification to keep building your spoken English. From there, the ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and Level 2 Qualifications take your English further. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, which many employers ask for.

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