Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Oldham. Classes run full-time during the day at Oldham College. This is a free ESOL skills for life speaking and listening course designed for learners with special educational needs (SEND). It focuses on spoken English, helping you understand and respond in everyday conversations. The course runs for around 621 hours in total. You'll develop your ability to listen carefully and speak clearly in English, building the communication skills that many employers and further study programmes look for.
Who this course is for
All Learners
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required for this course, although evidence of personal progression from previous education establishments would be beneficial. These courses are specifically designed for learners with a special educational need (SEND). Entry Level Programme: Skills & Employability English & maths GCSE Grades G-U / 1 or English & maths Functional Skills Entry Level 3
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly in everyday English conversations.
You'll develop your listening skills to understand spoken instructions and information.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions in familiar situations.
You'll build confidence responding to others in group and one-to-one settings.
You'll understand how tone and context affect spoken communication.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Oldham College, including speaking and listening exercises, group discussions, and guided practice. Assessment is practical and oral, focusing on your ability to communicate in spoken English. There is no written exam for this qualification. Your tutor will observe and assess your speaking and listening skills throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses everyday spoken English with the public.
Retail assistant: communicates with customers and colleagues daily.
Warehouse operative: follows spoken instructions in a team setting.
Care assistant: speaks with clients, families, and healthcare staff.
Cleaner or caretaker: works in teams and follows verbal instructions.
Kitchen assistant: takes direction and communicates in a busy environment.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English at entry level.
Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
Level 1 Functional Skills English: a broader English qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: for learners who want to continue developing English for speakers of other languages at a higher level.
