Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course focuses on spoken English. You'll practise understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. It's a free esol skills for life: speaking and listening course for adults who are building their English from the start. You'll have an initial assessment before you begin, so the course is matched to your level.
Who this course is for
Learners with little English
Entry requirements
Learners are required to complete an initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll practise listening to and understanding spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll develop the ability to follow simple instructions and respond to questions.
You'll build confidence speaking clearly so others can understand you.
You'll learn to take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
You'll practise using appropriate words and phrases for common situations.
You'll develop skills for communicating in everyday settings such as shops, appointments, and workplaces.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks and spoken activities that reflect real everyday communication. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your progress is assessed as part of your classroom work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers face to face
Care assistant: talk with clients and colleagues in care settings
Retail assistant: serve customers and follow spoken instructions
Cleaner or domestic worker: understand workplace instructions and safety information
Kitchen assistant: follow spoken directions in a catering environment
Warehouse operative: communicate with team members and supervisors
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing skills alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing, recognised by employers and colleges.
