Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, with daytime sessions spread across 36 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. The course builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English, covering everyday situations and practical communication. It suits anyone developing their English for work, daily life, or further study. Before you start, you'll have a guidance session to make sure Entry Level 2 is the right level for you. An entry level esol skills for life course like this is a strong first step toward using English with more confidence.
Who this course is for
Anyone. Please contact us for more information.
Entry requirements
An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop your speaking and listening skills in everyday English conversations.
You'll practise reading a range of everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short documents.
You'll write simple sentences and short texts for everyday purposes.
You'll build vocabulary for common situations such as shopping, appointments, and work.
You'll understand and respond to spoken instructions and questions.
You'll learn how to communicate in practical, real-world contexts in the UK.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day at Wellington House. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities, reading tasks, and writing exercises in class. Assessment is through a combination of tasks and activities that reflect everyday English use, covering all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Your tutor will guide your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant - follow instructions and complete basic written records.
Cleaning operative - understand workplace instructions and safety information.
Kitchen assistant - follow spoken and written instructions in a busy kitchen.
Retail assistant - read labels, handle queries, and communicate with customers.
School support worker - support children and communicate with staff and parents.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 3 Certificate - the next step up, building on Entry Level 2 skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - an alternative English qualification at the same level, useful if you want to move toward Level 1 and Level 2 English.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Certificate - for when you're ready to work toward more confident, independent use of English in work and study.
