Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Harrogate. Evening classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, so you can study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday situations and work, and build your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point 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 in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build your vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation to be better understood.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English at work and in the community.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Harrogate Civic Centre. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group work, and teacher-led sessions. Assessment is through practical speaking and listening tasks that demonstrate your skills at Entry Level 2. There is no written exam for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
Retail sales assistant: communicate with colleagues and customers.
Care assistant: talk with clients and understand instructions.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team.
Cleaner or catering assistant: understand workplace instructions in English.
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, for more complex spoken English in work and daily life.
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 reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
