Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Northallerton. Classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification builds your ability to communicate in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation alongside your speaking and listening skills. Classes run at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. 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 everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken English in real situations.
You'll learn English grammar to help you communicate more accurately.
You'll build vocabulary for use at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation to be better understood.
You'll gain confidence asking and answering questions in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Northallerton Adult Education, including speaking and listening exercises, group discussions, and teacher-led sessions. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect everyday English use. Your tutor will observe and assess your performance during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate with customers and colleagues in English.
Care assistant: speak with clients, families, and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday workplace conversations in English.
Cleaner or catering assistant: follow instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Warehouse operative: understand safety instructions and team communication.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): develop your English reading and writing alongside your speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
