Functional Skills Stepping Stones (Speaking & Listening)

Course Code
N/A
Course Duration
3 weeks (Monday or Friday, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Location
Cradley Heath Skills Campus
Start Date
26 January, 2026
Female adult students talking across table

Develop confidence in everyday conversations with this supportive three-week Speaking & Listening course.
You’ll practise expressing your ideas, asking questions, listening carefully, and understanding spoken information in a friendly classroom environment. This course is ideal for adults who want to strengthen their communication skills before progressing to formal Functional Skills English qualifications.
Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus, part of the highest-performing college group in the West Midlands, this programme offers a calm, welcoming space to build your confidence.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for adults aged 19+ who want to:

  • Improve everyday communication skills
  • Build confidence speaking in groups
  • Understand spoken information more clearly
  • Prepare for Functional Skills English courses
  • Strengthen confidence before returning to study
  • No previous qualifications are required.
  • You must be aged 19+
  • No previous qualifications are required.

Cradley Heath Skills Campus provides:

  • A modern, comfortable adult learning environment designed for confidence-building
  • Friendly tutors who understand the needs of adult learners
  • Part of The Sandwell Colleges — the number one group for learner achievement
  • A welcoming community where adults support and motivate each other
Please get in touch for more information.

You may progress to:

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 1
  • English for Jobseekers
  • English for Health & Well-being
  • Other confidence-building English courses

This course is also a great foundation for returning to education after a break.

Apply for this course or find out more

Whether you prefer part-time, evening, or flexible study options, we offer learning that fits your goals. From building confidence to gaining new skills, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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