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Entry 3 Speaking and Listening

Course Title: ESOL Entry 3 Speaking and Listening

Hours per week: 5

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Brief course description:

This is an 18-week ESOL Entry 3 Speaking and Listening Exam Course.

You will talk about everyday topics such as your home, your hobbies, local events, trips, special occasions, and news stories. You will also learn how to make plans, give instructions, and explain your ideas clearly.

You will practise listening to real-life conversations, instructions, and short talks. You will learn how to listen for important details and understand the main points. You will also practise asking and answering questions, sharing your opinions, and using the right language for different situations at work, home, and in your community.

Objectives:

  1. Talk about everyday problems at home or in the community, using the correct tenses to explain what happened and what is happening now.
  2. Share personal experiences such as voluntary work, hobbies, or special events, using past and present tenses.
  3. Describe activities and compare them using comparative and descriptive language.
  4. Plan a trip or event with others, using future tenses and modal verbs (should, might) to make suggestions and arrangements.
  5. Discuss local events or issues using cause-and-effect language (because, so) to explain ideas.
  6. Give and follow instructions clearly for everyday tasks, such as directions or step-by-step explanations.
  7. Take part in discussions by asking for clarification, responding to others, and taking turns.
  8. Give a short presentation on a familiar topic, using clear language, organised ideas, and correct pronunciation.
  9. Listen for main points and details in short talks, instructions, or announcements, and respond appropriately.
  10. Use appropriate language for purpose and audience such as polite requests, offers, and agreeing or disagreeing politely.

Entry requirements:

This is an Entry 3 ESOL class. Your English is at pre-intermediate level. You can already talk about everyday topics and use the present simple, present continuous, and past simple tenses. You are now ready to:

  • Expand your vocabulary
  • Talk about the future
  • Speak more accurately in different situations

Equipment required:

Please bring to every lesson:

  • A folder
  • Pens and pencils
  • Lined A4 paper
  • A smartphone (if you have one)
  • A reusable water bottle

You will get WIFI details in your first lesson. You will also need a Gmail account for Google Classroom. If you do not have one, tell your tutor.

What courses can I go on to:

There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:

  • ESOL Speak/ Write with Confidence, Entry 3/Level 1
  • ESOL Entry 3 Reading & Writing Exam Class
  • ESOL Level 1 Speaking and Listening Exam Class
  • Digital Skills Entry 3/Level 1

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact ESOLAdvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk

What examination is there:

You will take the Ascentis Entry 3 Speaking and Listening exam in class with your teacher and classmates.

The exam has three parts:

  1. Listening: Listen to two recordings and answer questions about the main points, details, and instructions.
  2. Conversation: Take part in a role-play conversation in a small group.
  3. Presentation and discussion: Give a short talk on a familiar topic. You will get your topic up to two weeks before the exam so you can prepare.

You must attend all lessons to be ready for the exam.

How will I know I am making progress:

At the start of the course, your tutor will agree with you which skills you need to work on. You will have an individual learning plan and regular tutorials to check your progress.

You will keep a folder with your work so you can see how you are improving. Your tutor will give you feedback on your classwork and homework.

Other:

You must come to all your classes. If you miss 3 lessons in a row without telling your teacher, or if you miss 4 lessons in total, you will lose your place on the course.

This course is not just about passing your exam — it will also help you with work, further study, and life in your community. You will build skills that employers value and that make everyday life easier, such as:

  • Speaking and listening clearly so people understand you and you can understand them.
  • Making good choices by thinking about different options and deciding what is best.
  • Working well with others in group activities and discussions.
  • Solving problems by finding practical solutions to everyday challenges.
  • Managing your time by planning ahead, setting goals, and meeting deadlines.

These skills will help you feel more confident, find work or volunteering opportunities, and take an active part in your community.

 

Extra support

We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.