Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. The course runs for 84 hours and focuses on spoken English: understanding others and making yourself understood in everyday situations. It covers the listening and speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence at work, in your community, and in daily life. This is a recognised entry level esol skills for life: speaking and listening qualification from City and Guilds. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll speak clearly so others can understand you.
You'll follow and take part in short conversations.
You'll respond to questions and simple instructions.
You'll use appropriate language for different situations, such as speaking to a teacher, a doctor, or a colleague.
You'll build your vocabulary for common topics in daily and working life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Learning is practical and interactive, with speaking and listening activities carried out face to face. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that test your ability to speak and listen in real situations. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking with customers and colleagues every day.
Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: helping customers and following spoken instructions.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English is needed day to day.
Warehouse or factory operative: following verbal instructions safely.
Receptionist or admin assistant: answering calls and greeting visitors.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 2 Award, you can move on to:
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): to build your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: if you want to work toward a qualification that employers recognise alongside GCSE English.
