Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Pontefract. Classes run at St Marys Community Centre, with part-time daytime sessions over 13 weeks. This entry level ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening course helps you improve your spoken and listened English for everyday life, study, and work in the UK. It covers understanding and taking part in conversations, following instructions, and expressing yourself clearly. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 2 is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The English for Speakers of Other Languages Advanced course is for learners wishing to further develop their English speaking and listening, reading, or writing skills. It will prepare you for an ESOL qualification, help you to develop your study or work skills and gain confidence with everyday life in the UK.
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 familiar situations.
You'll learn how to follow spoken instructions and respond appropriately.
You'll build vocabulary for daily life, study, and work in the UK.
You'll gain confidence asking and answering questions in English.
You'll learn how to take part in short discussions and exchanges.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through observed tasks where you demonstrate your speaking and listening skills. Your teacher will guide you through practice activities to prepare you for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Marys Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers in English daily.
Care assistant: speaking with clients, colleagues, and families.
Retail assistant: serving customers and following spoken instructions.
Warehouse operative: understanding team briefings and safety instructions.
School support worker: communicating with staff, children, and parents.
Cleaner or catering assistant: following instructions and working in a team.
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 a wider range of situations.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Reading and Writing qualifications: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: builds toward the level of English many employers and colleges ask for.
