Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. The course focuses on spoken English: listening carefully, understanding what you hear, and speaking clearly in everyday situations. It runs for 120 hours in total. An initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you and help plan your learning. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course for adults who use English as a second language.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in everyday situations.
You'll follow instructions and respond to questions clearly.
You'll take part in short conversations on familiar topics.
You'll use appropriate language when speaking to different people.
You'll show that you understand the main points of what you hear.
You'll speak with enough clarity to be understood in common situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including listening exercises, speaking tasks, and group conversations. Assessment is practical: you'll be observed speaking and listening in real tasks and discussions. There is no written exam for this Award. Your tutor will assess your spoken English directly during activities in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaks with customers face to face or by phone.
Care assistant: communicates clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: helps customers and handles everyday enquiries.
Classroom or nursery support worker: listens and responds to children and staff.
Warehouse or factory operative: follows spoken instructions safely.
Receptionist: greets visitors and handles basic spoken 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.
Entry Level 2 or 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): broaden your English skills beyond speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and communication in one qualification, moving you toward Level 1 English.
