Free ESOL English Course Entry Level 3 in Sunbury-on-Thames. Classes run at Sunbury Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day. This is a free ESOL English course for adults aged 19 or over on 31 August 2025. You'll start with an online initial assessment so the centre can place you at the right level. Classes run two days a week, each lasting 2.5 hours, over 22 weeks from January to July. You'll build your speaking, listening, and writing skills in English for everyday life and work. Expect a mix of individual tasks, pair work, and group activities, plus homework and private study.
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 if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours. 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 if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours.
What you will learn
You'll ask and answer questions clearly in spoken English.
You'll listen for complex details in conversations and spoken information.
You'll describe people, places, objects, and events using a range of vocabulary.
You'll write longer sentences with accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
You'll use English in everyday situations at home and at work.
You'll prepare for and sit a speaking, listening, and writing exam.
How you will learn
You'll learn through individual tasks, pair exercises, and group activities in the classroom. There is a strong focus on exam preparation throughout the course. You'll also complete regular homework and at least two hours of private study each week. Assessment is by formal exam: you'll sit a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam to earn your Trinity College London qualification.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a ring binder or folder, lined paper, pens, and pencils. You'll also need access to a computer or laptop. Sunbury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses clear spoken and written English daily.
Care assistant: communicates with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handles enquiries and written tasks at work.
Classroom or school support assistant: supports teachers and pupils.
Receptionist: takes messages, answers calls, and writes notes.
Warehouse or logistics operative: follows written instructions and communicates with teams.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 qualification, you can move on to:
Functional Skills English Level 1: builds reading, writing, and communication skills further.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, accepted by many employers.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 or Level 2: continues your English for speakers of other languages journey at a higher level.
These qualifications open doors to further training and a wider range of jobs.
