ESOL speaking and listening qualification (entry 3)

About this course

The course develops spoken English for situations at home, work, study and in the community. Participants practise discussing everyday topics, sharing experiences, making plans, giving instructions, explaining opinions and responding appropriately in different situations. Listening work uses conversations, instructions, short talks and announcements, with attention to main ideas and key details. The course also covers pronunciation, intonation, fluency, vocabulary and grammar, including present and past tenses, comparisons, future forms and modal verbs. Activities prepare participants for the Ascentis Entry 3 Speaking and Listening qualification.

What you'll learn

• Describe everyday problems and personal experiences using present and past tenses
• Compare activities and situations using descriptive and comparative language
• Plan trips or events by making suggestions and arrangements with future forms and modal verbs
• Participate in discussions by asking for clarification, taking turns and explaining opinions
• Give a short presentation on a familiar topic using organised ideas and appropriate pronunciation
• Identify main points and key details in short talks, instructions and announcements

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for Beginner (A1) learners developing spoken and listening English for everyday, work, study and community situations. Participation includes discussions with others, short presentations, listening tasks and communicating information clearly in different contexts.

• Includes discussion and turn-taking activities
• Requires learners to give a short presentation
• Covers communication across everyday, work, study and community contexts