Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course. Study online. You can study at your own pace, fitting your learning around work, family, or other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations and the workplace. You'll also build your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is a free english for speakers of other languages course, funded for eligible adults aged 19 and over.
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 speak more clearly and confidently in everyday English conversations.
You'll listen and respond to spoken English in practical situations.
You'll use correct grammar when speaking in English.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily life and work.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll understand and take part in discussions and exchanges in English.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through materials at your own pace. Assessment is through speaking and listening tasks that demonstrate your ability to communicate in English. You'll be assessed on your spoken responses and your ability to understand and engage with others in English. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm the specific assessment format before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Learning and Skills Service 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 daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and conversations with the public.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Cleaner or domestic worker: understand and respond to workplace instructions.
School support worker: communicate with staff, children, and parents.
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 at work and in daily life.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills to include written communication.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, moving you toward Level 1 and Level 2 English.
