Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in South Shields

Cost£360.00
Duration4 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements. The college will talk with you to make sure this is the right level before you start. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course runs for around 4 months. You'll develop your spoken English, including how to listen and respond in everyday situations. It's a practical qualification for anyone building their English for work or daily life in the UK.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60141918 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll speak clearly in everyday conversations in English.
  • You'll listen and respond to spoken information.
  • You'll follow instructions and questions given in English.
  • You'll take part in discussions and exchanges on familiar topics.
  • You'll use appropriate language for different situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Tyneside College. Teaching focuses on spoken English, with activities that practise listening and speaking in real conversational contexts. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly and respond to what you hear.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, using spoken English with the public
  • Retail sales assistant, communicating with customers and colleagues
  • Care assistant, speaking clearly with clients and care teams
  • Warehouse operative, following spoken instructions on the job
  • Hospitality worker, taking orders and helping guests in English
  • Cleaner or facilities worker, working in English-speaking environments

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry 2, building more complex spoken English skills.
  • Entry Level 2 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing to your English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: moves toward the qualification recognised by employers as a GCSE equivalent.

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