Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life course helps you develop your English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. It is designed for people whose first language is not English. The course runs for around 600 hours. You will have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 2 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
ESOL Skills for Life Entry 2 Cert E&T (GIE00AAAE2 25/26LA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen ASCENTIS as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English in everyday conversations and situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding English spoken at a natural pace.
You'll build your reading skills using everyday texts such as signs, forms, and notices.
You'll improve your writing skills, including sentences, spelling, and punctuation.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar used in daily life in the UK.
You'll develop confidence using English in practical, real-world contexts.
How you will learn
You will study in a classroom at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through teacher-led sessions, group activities, and individual practice. Assessment for the Ascentis Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) includes tasks that test your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Entry requirements are available on request from the centre.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - communicate clearly with customers in English.
Warehouse operative - follow written instructions and safety notices.
Cleaner or domestic assistant - understand workplace instructions and rotas.
Care assistant - speak with residents, families, and colleagues in English.
Retail assistant - serve customers and handle written tasks at the till.
School support worker - communicate with staff, parents, and children.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Ascentis or similar) - the next step up if you want to keep improving your English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - moves you toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by UK employers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - a further step toward Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent of a GCSE English pass.
