Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, part-time during the day. This course is for people whose first language is not English. It runs over 15 weeks and focuses on spoken English, helping you understand others and make yourself understood in everyday situations. ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening classes at this level build the foundation for communicating in English for work, study, and daily life. A fee applies for this course, though a reduction may be possible depending on your circumstances.
Who this course is for
For learners looking to improve their English skills where their first language is not English
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in familiar situations.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in English.
You'll build confidence taking part in short discussions and exchanges.
You'll understand instructions and information given in spoken English.
You'll use appropriate language for different everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including speaking tasks, listening exercises, and group discussions. Assessment is practical and based on your spoken English. You'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in real conversations and structured tasks. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using English to help customers day to day.
Care assistant, communicating clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant, speaking with customers and following instructions.
Warehouse operative, understanding spoken instructions in a busy workplace.
Cleaner or housekeeper, working in teams and following verbal guidance.
Kitchen assistant, taking part in a fast-paced English-speaking environment.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for stronger spoken English in more varied situations.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing skills alongside your spoken English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: moves toward the recognised English qualification that many employers ask for.
