English Language for Developing Skills ESOL Level 3
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate at an introductory level in the target language, socially and in simple work-related tasks under supervision.
Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:
1 Display awareness of some basic features of the culture of the target country, to include commonplace greetings and social courtesies, and local customs
2 Use introductory vocabulary, to include greetings, introductions, courtesies, basic personal information, numbers 1-100, time, simple directions, making purchases, food and drink
3 Use sentence connectors, question words and simple grammatical constructions with correct pronunciation
4 Exchange familiar information, to include personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have, notions of time and quantity, space and location, lifestyle preferences and responsibilities
5 Indicate a breakdown in communication, to include a signal of non-understanding, asking for repetition or slower speech, or ‘Do you speak English/ [name mother tongue]’ in the target language
6 Read simple notices, signs and short pieces of text on familiar subjects, to include social and/or work related information
7 Interact in a simple way in the target language, to include simple exchanges and use of basic phrases, ordering food and drink, and making familiar purchases.
Target Award
QQI General Learning – 3M0874
No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme.
Age Requirements
Please see course details for minimum age requirements
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a limited range of knowledge, skills and competencies skills relevant to the course and be able to work under direction.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Communications L3 | Communications (3N0880) | QQI |
| Esol | English as a Second Language (3N0870) | QQI |
1 Display awareness of some basic features of the
culture of the target country, to include commonplace
greetings and social courtesies, and local customs
2 Use introductory vocabulary, to include greetings,
introductions, courtesies, basic personal information,
numbers 1-100, time, simple directions, making
purchases, food and drink
3 Use sentence connectors, question words and simple
grammatical constructions with correct pronunciation
4 Exchange familiar information, to include personal
details such as where they live, people they know
and things they have, notions of time and quantity,
space and location, lifestyle preferences and
responsibilities
5 Indicate a breakdown in communication, to include a
signal of non-understanding, asking for repetition or
slower speech, or ‘Do you speak English/ [name
mother tongue]’ in the target language
6 Read simple notices, signs and short pieces of text
on familiar subjects, to include social and/or work related information
7 Interact in a simple way in the target language, to
include simple exchanges and use of basic phrases,
ordering food and drink, and making familiar
purchases.