Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Sheffield. Classes run at CTS Training, with daytime attendance on a flexible study pattern. This course builds your spoken English skills, covering everyday conversations, listening, and responding clearly in English. It runs for around 88 hours. ESOL classes like this one are designed for people whose first language is not English, and the skills you develop are useful for work, further study, and daily life.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking English clearly in everyday situations.
You'll develop your listening skills so you can follow conversations and instructions.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in English.
You'll build confidence taking part in short discussions and exchanges.
You'll understand how to use appropriate language for different situations.
You'll respond to spoken information and show you've understood it.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at CTS Training, including speaking and listening tasks, group work, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks rather than written exams. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during activities and discussions in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Retail sales assistant: helping customers and handling enquiries.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working in a team.
Cleaner or catering assistant: roles where spoken English supports daily tasks.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and answering calls in English.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained here.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
