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Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Preston – Preston College

CostFREE
Duration24 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Nov 2026
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Preston. Classes run at Preston College. You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday English, building the communication skills you need for daily life and work in the UK. The course runs over 24 hours, with daytime classes on a flexible schedule. It covers conversations, following instructions, and expressing yourself clearly in familiar situations. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification funded for eligible adults.

Who this course is for

This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Foundations for Learning and Life

What you will learn

  • You'll speak clearly in familiar everyday situations.
  • You'll listen and respond to straightforward spoken instructions.
  • You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
  • You'll ask and answer questions in everyday contexts.
  • You'll follow spoken information given face to face or by phone.
  • You'll use appropriate language when speaking to others in daily life and work situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom activities at Preston College, including group discussions, paired speaking tasks, and listening exercises. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate in everyday situations, following the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 specification. There are no written exams for this Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers confidently day to day.
  • Care assistant: communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
  • Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations and instructions at work.
  • Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions safely and accurately.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: respond to instructions and communicate with supervisors.
  • School support worker: interact with staff, pupils, and parents.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 Award, you can move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening qualification. After that, Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL qualifications build your English further. If you want to develop your reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, Entry Level ESOL qualifications in Reading and Writing run alongside this course at many centres.

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