Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library, part-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. The course runs over 12 weeks. It covers spoken English and listening skills you can use at work, at home, and in everyday life. This is an entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening course for adults who want to communicate more confidently in English.
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 practise speaking clearly in everyday conversations and practical situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to follow spoken information and instructions.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in familiar contexts.
You'll build vocabulary to communicate more effectively at work and in daily life.
You'll gain skills to take part in discussions and exchanges with other speakers.
You'll learn to understand the main points from spoken English in real contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including speaking and listening exercises, pair work, and group discussion. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed and assessed on your speaking and listening skills during the course. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will assess your performance against the qualification criteria throughout your 12 weeks of study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers face to face and by phone.
Care assistant: talking with clients, families, and colleagues daily.
Retail assistant: helping customers and understanding spoken instructions.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: following spoken guidance and working with children.
Warehouse or factory operative: understanding safety instructions and team communication.
Receptionist or front-of-house worker: greeting visitors and handling enquiries.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: for those ready to progress toward workplace-level English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: if you want to develop reading and writing alongside your spoken English.
