Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Over 22 weeks, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, and a good starting point if you want to learn English in the UK.
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 expand your vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your English pronunciation.
You'll build the skills to communicate in workplace and community settings.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through practical tasks that test your ability to speak and listen in English. You'll be assessed on your speaking and listening skills directly, not through written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently in English.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: handle everyday workplace conversations in English.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with your team.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English is needed daily.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken communication.
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: move toward a qualification that covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening together.