Course overview

Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in speaking and listening. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This course helps you learn conversational tactics to support you in everyday interactions in the UK. This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Course description

What we’ll cover. Make polite requests in familiar and new situations. Give information about yourself using the present, past, and future verb forms. Understand how to give advice in English using should, could, and other expressions. Learn expressions in English to talk about your likes, dislikes, feelings, and opinions. Learn ways to ask others about their opinions and preferences. This is a preparation course for the ESOL entry 3 speaking and listening qualification. It is not an accredited course. You need previous speaking and listening skills to take this course, that’s why you’ll need to do a skills check to enrol. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level. Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking. When you complete this introductory course, you will be ready to take the ESOL skills for life entry 3 speaking and listening course. There are “get ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course. What to expect This course gives you more opportunities to learn the verbal communication skills required for an entry 3 speaking and listening qualification. Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this ESOL course. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas. If you’d like to learn digital skills for online learning, you can also take our Canvas course for ESOL learners. The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have. The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to be able to take these ESOL classes comfortably. Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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