Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Evening classes run at Brent Start Hillside Adult and Community Learning Centre, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification focuses on spoken English, helping you communicate more clearly in everyday and work situations. The course runs for 12 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll listen and respond to what other people say.
You'll follow spoken instructions and questions.
You'll take part in short discussions on familiar topics.
You'll use appropriate language in different situations, such as at work or in the community.
You'll build vocabulary to express your needs and ideas in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other students. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed taking part in conversations and discussions. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your spoken English during class activities.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English.
Retail assistant: communicate with the public in a shop or store.
Care assistant: talk with clients, families, and care teams.
Receptionist: greet visitors and handle enquiries in English.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team.
Cleaner or caretaker: communicate with supervisors and building users.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 2, for learners who want to handle more complex spoken English.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, and leads toward Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills English.
