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Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Guildford – Guildford Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTrinity College London
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About this course

Free ESOL English Course in Guildford. Classes run at Guildford Adult Learning Centre, two days a week during the day. This is an entry level ESOL english course for adults who want to build everyday English skills in speaking, listening, and writing. Classes run for 22 weeks from January to July, with each session lasting 2.5 hours. You'll do individual work, pair exercises, and group tasks in class, plus around two hours of private study at home each week. The course prepares you for a Trinity College London exam in speaking, listening, and writing.

Who this course is for

You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.

Entry requirements

You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes.

What you will learn

  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation and grammar.
  • You'll identify the spelling of common everyday words.
  • You'll listen for details in spoken English.
  • You'll use simple English words and phrases to ask and answer questions.
  • You'll practise speaking and listening skills through pair and group activities.
  • You'll prepare for a Trinity College London speaking, listening, and writing exam.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, running two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long. You'll take part in individual tasks, pair exercises, and group work. There is a focus on exam preparation throughout the course. You'll also complete regular homework and at least two hours of private study at home each week. Assessment is by a Trinity College London exam covering speaking, listening, and writing.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a ring binder (folder), lined paper, pens, and pencils. You'll also need access to a computer or laptop and a printer. Guildford Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: use everyday English with customers
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues
  • Retail assistant: handle basic written and spoken tasks
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: follow instructions and communicate at work
  • Kitchen assistant: understand spoken instructions in a busy workplace

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to higher entry level ESOL classes. Options include Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 ESOL qualifications, which build your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills further. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. A Functional Skills English Level 2 Certificate is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges.

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