Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Ashford – Brooklands College

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 11 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course focuses on spoken English, helping you understand and take part in everyday conversations in English. You'll practise listening carefully and expressing yourself clearly in a range of situations. This is an entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening course for anyone developing their spoken English in the UK.

Who this course is for

Funding is available for school leavers and adults

Entry requirements

Please refer to Website

What you will learn

  • You'll listen and respond to spoken English in everyday situations.
  • You'll follow and understand simple instructions and information given out loud.
  • You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
  • You'll ask and answer questions clearly in English.
  • You'll use appropriate language for different everyday situations.
  • You'll build your confidence speaking English in a group setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities, including pair work, group discussions, and listening exercises. Assessment is through spoken tasks and observations carried out in class. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly during activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College 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 daily.
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: follow spoken instructions in the workplace.
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and care teams in English.
  • Kitchen or catering assistant: respond to instructions in a busy kitchen.
  • Warehouse operative: understand spoken safety and task instructions.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, covering more complex conversations and situations.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broaden your English skills to include reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves toward the qualification recognised by employers and colleges as a foundation for further English study.

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