Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service, so you can fit study around your week. This entry level ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course develops your spoken English and your ability to understand others in everyday situations and at work. You'll also build your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point 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 English in everyday and work situations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English more confidently.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build your vocabulary for common topics and workplace conversations.
You'll work on your pronunciation to make yourself easier to understand.
You'll take part in conversations, discussions, and listening tasks in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, which your tutor will assess directly. There are no written exams for this qualification. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course.
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
Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and care teams
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations with customers and staff
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work safely in a team
Cleaner or domestic assistant: understand instructions and communicate with supervisors
Kitchen assistant: take part in team communication in a busy workplace
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, for more complex spoken English in work and daily life.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers.
