Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Check the college website for details on fees and funding options. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills, working toward the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 standard. The course runs over 7 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment first, to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you want to continue studying after completing ESOL Entry 1 and want to have conversations with colleagues or friends and talk about past, present and future events with confidence. In this course, you will develop speaking and listening, reading and writing skills. Each term includes all four skills but focuses on a specific skill for the exam taken in that term. When you pass each skill you will receive a certificate for that particular skill. To achieve the full ESOL Entry Level 2 qualification, you must pass Speaking and Listening Entry Level 2, Reading Entry Level 2 and Writing Entry Level 2.
Entry requirements
You will take an initial assessment which will determine your current level of English. You may join this course, if your assessed level is just below the standards at Entry Level 2.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in different situations.
You'll learn to talk about past, present, and future events.
You'll build vocabulary for conversations with colleagues, friends, and in daily life.
You'll prepare for a formal speaking and listening assessment at Entry Level 2.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including speaking practice, listening exercises, and group conversations. Each term focuses on a specific skill, with an exam for that skill at the end of the term. When you pass each skill exam, you receive a certificate for that skill. Assessment is through a practical speaking and listening exam set by City and Guilds.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak confidently with customers every day.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle conversations with the public.
Receptionist: take calls and greet visitors in English.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: work alongside teachers and children.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, building on Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): develop your reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification covering all four skills, recognised by employers.
