Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your ability to speak and listen in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation alongside your spoken communication skills. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 in English.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in common situations.
You'll build knowledge of English grammar and how to use it when speaking.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for daily life and work.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn how to take part in short discussions and exchanges in English.
How you will learn
Classes are held in a classroom at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills 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, where you demonstrate your ability to communicate in English in real situations. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues in English daily.
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients, families, and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday spoken interactions with customers.
Cleaner or domestic operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Kitchen assistant: take part in team communication in a busy workplace.
Warehouse operative: understand and respond to spoken instructions safely.
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 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, a step toward Level 1 and Level 2 English.
