Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can study around your existing commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on spoken English. You'll develop your speaking and listening skills for everyday situations and work. The course also covers English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Classes run over 22 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work.
You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will become more confident communicating in
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
You'll build knowledge of English grammar and how to use it when speaking.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily life and work.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and respond to questions in English.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your spoken English during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations with customers and staff.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Cleaner or domestic assistant: respond to instructions and work as part of a team.
School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents in English.
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 and Writing): broaden your English skills to cover reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a step toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that many employers ask for.
