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Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Richmond upon Thames – Parkshot – Evening

Cost£342.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Richmond upon Thames. Evening classes run at Parkshot, twice a week over 12 weeks. This is an english for speakers of other languages course that builds your writing, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Before you start, you'll take an English language assessment so Parkshot can place you at the right level. You'll study in a small adult group with experienced English language teachers. The course costs vary by session, and you may be eligible for funding or an Advanced Learner Loan to help with fees.

Who this course is for

Do you want to improve your writing skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification? This 3-month course is designed to help you do just that! You'll develop your writing, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary in a supportive, adult-only environment. Expert teachers with English language teaching experience will guide you every step of the way. Improving your English and achieving an ESOL qualification can open doors to new opportunities and help you get a job.

Entry requirements

We have courses at all levels of the Adult ESOL Curriculum, from Pre-Entry to Level 2. Before you start this course, you need to take an English language assessment. This helps us place you in the right level of writing course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your written English, including grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll build your vocabulary for everyday and work situations.
  • You'll practise structuring sentences and paragraphs clearly.
  • You'll improve your ability to communicate in writing at Entry Level 2.
  • You'll gain confidence writing for practical purposes such as forms, messages, and short texts.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based, meeting twice a week in the evening at Parkshot. You'll learn through guided writing tasks, teacher feedback, and group activities. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect the Entry Level 2 standard. Your teachers have English language teaching experience and will support you throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written communication is a core requirement.
  • Retail sales assistant: writing skills used daily for records and messages.
  • Care assistant: documentation and written notes are part of the role.
  • Warehouse operative: written English helps with safety and record-keeping.
  • Cleaner or facilities worker: written English supports workplace communication.
  • Kitchen assistant: basic written English used for rotas and instructions.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 Award, you could move on to an Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life qualification to keep building your English. After that, a Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life course is the next step. Reaching Level 2 ESOL or Functional Skills English Level 2 is recognised by employers as the equivalent of a GCSE in English, which many jobs and further study programmes ask for.

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