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

CostFREE
Duration15 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 19 weeks and is open to adults aged 19 or over. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in everyday situations. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) classes are taught in a classroom, giving you regular practice with a teacher and other learners.

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 what people say to you.
  • You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in common situations.
  • You'll build confidence using English in practical, real-life contexts.
  • You'll understand spoken instructions and respond appropriately.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussion, and speaking practice with your teacher and classmates. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly and understand spoken English at Entry Level 2.

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
  • Care assistant - communicating with clients and colleagues
  • Retail assistant - helping customers and following spoken instructions
  • Receptionist - greeting visitors and answering queries
  • Warehouse operative - understanding verbal instructions on the job
  • Cleaner or catering assistant - roles where spoken English is needed daily

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 Award, you could move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) qualification to keep building your spoken English. After that, Functional Skills English at Level 1 or Level 2 is a recognised next step. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the qualification employers and colleges accept as equivalent to a GCSE in English.

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