ESOL: Develop your speaking and listening skills (entry 3-level 1)

What is the course about?

This course focuses on listening and speaking. You will learn how to hear important words in conversations and longer speech, such as TV, radio, and films. You will practise listening for meaning instead of hearing a stream of sounds. You will also learn how words link together and change in spoken English, and how stress affects pronunciation. These skills will help you understand English more easily and speak with confidence

What will we cover?

· How words link together in speech

· How linked words sound different from single words

· How stress changes word sounds

· Listening for stressed and unstressed words and syllables

· Identifying key ideas in longer listening tasks (songs, radio, TV)

· Practising smooth, fluent conversation

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

· Identify how spoken words are linked together

· Recognise how linked words sound different from single words

· Recognise how words sound different when stressed or unstressed

· Identify stressed words and syllables in speech

· Identify key themes in longer spoken English (songs, radio, TV)

· Engage in short, fluent conversations

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for learners at Entry 3 or Level 1 (B1 intermediate to B2 upper intermediate). You should be able to take part in everyday conversations, understand general spoken and written English, and want to improve your vocabulary and fluency for more natural communication.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will learn in a friendly and supportive classroom environment. Lessons are active and practical, with lots of speaking opportunities in pairs and groups. The tutor will guide you through step-by-step tasks that help build confidence and fluency. You will develop key life and work skills like decision-making, problem-solving, and teamwork.

You’ll also receive individual feedback and support. Homework and practice using Google Classroom will help reinforce your learning between sessions.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You’ll need a pen, a notepad or notebook or a folder to organise your work. The tutor will provide handouts and a code for Google Classroom. Access to a computer will also be helpful.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

There are many courses you can do before, at the same time or after this course:

· Communication Skills for Life and Work (ESOL Entry 3 - Level 1) (Online weekend course)

· Grammar in practice: intermediate (entry 3-level 1)

· Grammar in practice: upper intermediate (level 1-2)

· Conversation Club (all levels welcome)

· ESOL: Learn English and learn about London, its people and your rights (entry 3-level 1) (Term 2 only)

· Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)

· Communication skills: developing your writing, speaking and digital skills through creating a radio programme (ESOL level 1-2)

· ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2) (Term 3 only)

· Develop your writing and language skills (level 1-level 2) (Term 1 & Term 3)

· ESOL - Communications skills for life and work - Entry 3 (Reading, Speaking & Listening, Writing units) ACCREDITED COURSE

· ESOL - Communication skills for life and work - Level 1 or Level 2 (Reading, Speaking & Listening, Writing units) ACCREDITED COURSE

Your tutor will help you choose the right next course during progression week.