Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Camborne. Evening classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service, so you can fit study around your week. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on spoken English: listening carefully, understanding what you hear, and expressing yourself clearly in everyday situations. You'll study part-time over 30 weeks in a supportive adult environment. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll practise listening to spoken English in everyday situations and understanding the main points.
You'll develop your ability to follow instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll build your skills in taking part in conversations and short discussions.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions clearly in English.
You'll practise speaking at an appropriate pace and using vocabulary suited to the situation.
You'll gain confidence in communicating in familiar, real-life contexts such as work, services, and community settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Cornwall Adult Education Service. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group work, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will assess your performance during activities as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear spoken English is essential in customer-facing roles.
Receptionist: you'll need to communicate confidently on the phone and in person.
Care assistant: good listening and speaking skills matter in care settings.
Retail assistant: daily spoken communication with customers and colleagues.
Warehouse or factory operative: following spoken instructions accurately is key.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where basic spoken English is required by employers.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: once your spoken English is stronger, you may want to work toward a qualification that covers reading and writing too, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
