Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, making it manageable alongside family or other commitments. You'll develop your spoken English and your ability to understand others in everyday situations and at work. The course also builds your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 conversations and work situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English more accurately.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more correctly.
You'll build your vocabulary for common situations in daily life and work.
You'll work on English pronunciation to make yourself easier to understand.
You'll gain confidence taking part in discussions and responding to questions.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks and activities that test your ability to speak and listen in English. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your teacher will assess your spoken communication directly during the course.
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: speaking with customers and colleagues in English
Care assistant: communicating clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling everyday workplace conversations
Cleaner or domestic operative: following spoken instructions in a workplace
Kitchen assistant: working in a team and understanding spoken directions
Warehouse operative: communicating with supervisors and colleagues on shift
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up if you want to keep improving your spoken English.
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, and that many employers recognise.
