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Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening at HSDC South Downs Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Waterlooville. Classes run at HSDC South Downs Campus during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course is for adults whose first language is not English. It focuses on speaking and listening skills you can use in everyday life. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure Entry Level 2 is the right level for you. The course typically takes one year. You'll earn the Ascentis Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.

Who this course is for

If English is not your first language then ESOL classes could help you to become better at communicating in English in everyday life.

Entry requirements

No prior qualifications are required however please contact our Admissions Team on 023 9387 9999 to arrange your initial assessment before applying.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your ability to speak clearly in everyday English conversations.
  • You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in common situations.
  • You'll build confidence asking and answering questions in English.
  • You'll learn to follow and give simple instructions in English.
  • You'll practise taking part in short discussions and exchanges.
  • You'll understand and use everyday vocabulary in speaking and listening tasks.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at HSDC South Downs Campus. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group work, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks rather than written exams. No prior qualifications are required to enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. HSDC South Downs Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: communicating with customers face to face or by phone.
  • Care assistant: talking with residents, families, and colleagues every day.
  • Retail assistant: helping customers and working as part of a team.
  • School support worker: supporting children and communicating with staff.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following instructions and working with others.
  • Warehouse operative: understanding spoken instructions in a busy environment.

What you could study next

After completing this Entry Level 2 Award, you could move on to:

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): to develop your written English alongside speaking.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: for those ready to progress toward everyday and workplace English at a higher level.

Building through these levels supports your progress toward Functional Skills English qualifications, which employers and colleges recognise.

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