The Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3) is designed to develop learners' English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, enabling them to communicate more effectively in everyday and workplace settings. This qualification is ideal for learners whose first language is not English, helping them build confidence in practical language skills. Delivered fully online, the course allows learners to progress at their own pace with the flexibility to study individual units based on their personal needs.
Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Reading (Entry 3)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Speaking and Listening (Entry 3)
- ESOL Skills for Life – Writing (Entry 3)
1. Reading (Entry 3)
- Overview: This unit focuses on enabling learners to read and understand short, straightforward texts, such as public notices, simple narratives, and everyday information sources like leaflets or instructions.
- Skills Covered:
- Understanding the main events and purpose of straightforward texts.
- Recognizing different types of texts, such as descriptive or explanatory texts.
- Identifying keywords and extracting relevant information from documents.
- Assessment: Learners will complete a Pearson-devised assessment based on reading tasks, such as interpreting short texts.
- Duration: Approximately 60 guided learning hours (GLH).
2. Speaking and Listening (Entry 3)
- Overview: This unit develops learners' ability to participate in conversations on familiar topics, respond to others, and express opinions using appropriate formality. Learners will practice both speaking and listening skills in real-world contexts.
- Skills Covered:
- Engaging in discussions, asking and answering questions.
- Responding appropriately in conversations, adjusting speech to the context.
- Listening for and identifying key information in spoken communication.
- Assessment: A practical Pearson-devised assessment based on discussions or dialogues to demonstrate competence in both speaking and listening.
- Duration: Approximately 120 guided learning hours (GLH).
3. Writing (Entry 3)
- Overview: This unit aims to build learners' ability to write short, clear texts such as emails, forms, and simple instructions. Learners will improve their use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation for everyday written communication.
- Skills Covered:
- Writing to convey information and opinions clearly and appropriately.
- Using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Writing short texts with attention to audience and context, such as personal emails or workplace notes.
- Assessment: Learners will undertake a Pearson-devised written assessment to demonstrate their ability to complete short writing tasks.
- Duration: Approximately 90 guided learning hours (GLH).