Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 9 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your ability to communicate in English, covering everyday speaking and listening skills you can use at work, in your community, and in daily life. It is designed for people who use English as an additional language. You will have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in familiar situations.
You'll learn how to follow and give simple instructions in English.
You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.
You'll understand common words and phrases used in daily life and work.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Brooklands College. Learning is hands-on and interactive, with speaking and listening activities carried out in class. Assessment is through practical tasks that reflect real everyday communication, such as taking part in discussions and responding to spoken English. There is no written exam for the speaking and listening elements.
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: communicating with customers in English every day.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working in a team.
Care assistant: talking with clients, colleagues, and families in English.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday queries.
Cleaner or facilities operative: understanding workplace instructions and safety guidance.
School or nursery support worker: communicating with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for stronger everyday communication in English.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1: moves toward more complex spoken and written English, useful for most workplaces.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, and is recognised by employers across the UK.
