Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Course in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level ESOL skills for life (speaking and listening) course covers everyday communication: talking at job interviews, taking part in conversations, and handling real-life situations at work and in the community. The course runs for 96 hours part-time. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening qualification, or score at working towards Entry Level 3 in your initial assessment, before you start.
Who this course is for
This course is for adults whose first language is not English and who want to improve their speaking and listening skills to communicate effectively and confidently in everyday life, learning and work.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required. You will complete an initial assessment before enrolment to assess your current English language skills and confirm that Entry 3 is the appropriate level for you.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday situations, including at work and in the community.
You'll develop listening skills to follow conversations, instructions, and discussions.
You'll learn how to communicate in job interviews and workplace settings.
You'll build confidence taking part in group discussions and formal exchanges.
You'll understand how to make yourself understood in social and community situations in the UK.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and part-time, held in the evenings at Lambeth Adult Learning. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and tasks based on everyday situations. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks that reflect real-life contexts. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment and an information, advice, and guidance session to confirm the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating clearly with customers and colleagues
Receptionist: handling calls, greetings, and face-to-face enquiries
Care assistant: talking with clients, families, and care teams
Retail assistant: serving customers and working on the shop floor
Hospitality worker: taking orders and communicating in a busy environment
Classroom or nursery support worker: supporting children and speaking with staff
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, building more advanced spoken English for work and everyday life.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading or Writing (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification recognised by employers.
