Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening qualification is for people whose first language is not English. You'll build your spoken English and your ability to understand and respond in everyday conversations. The course runs for 15 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to help plan your learning. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
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 speak clearly enough to be understood in familiar everyday situations.
You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken information and instructions.
You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
You'll ask and answer questions in everyday contexts.
You'll follow the main points of what someone says to you.
You'll use appropriate language for different everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom activities, group discussions, and speaking and listening tasks. Assessment is practical: you'll be assessed on your ability to speak and listen in real conversations and tasks, not through written exams. Your tutor will observe and assess your spoken English during class activities.
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: speaking with customers and colleagues in English.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday enquiries.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and communicating with a team.
Cleaner or domestic assistant: understanding and responding to workplace instructions.
Care assistant: communicating with clients and care teams day to day.
Kitchen assistant: taking instructions and working as part of a team.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, preparing you for more complex conversations and workplace communication.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves toward the qualification recognised by UK employers and colleges as a foundation for further study.
