Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Sunbury-on-Thames. Classes run at Sunbury Adult Learning Centre two days a week, with each session lasting 2.5 hours. The course runs for 22 weeks, from January to July, at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll practise listening to everyday English, answering questions, describing people and places, and speaking clearly in different situations. You must be aged 19 or over by 31 August 2025 and complete an online initial assessment before starting. Trinity College London Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) with certificate.
Who this course is for
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours. The course runs for 22 weeks from January to July. You will be required to attend at least 90% of your classes. Should your attendance fall below this, your place on the course may be at risk. This is an academic course, and you must allow time for private study at home of at least 2 hours per week.
Entry requirements
You need to be 19 or over on the 31st of August 2025. Entry Requirements You will need to complete an online initial assessment. This will help us place you on the correct course. Attendance This course runs two days a week. Each lesson is 2.5 hours long if the class is face to face. Online classes run two days a week and each class lasts 2 hours.
What you will learn
You'll listen to short dialogues and understand the main points.
You'll identify the meanings of everyday words and phrases.
You'll answer simple questions clearly and accurately.
You'll ask questions and describe people, places, objects, and events.
You'll speak confidently in individual, pair, and group activities.
You'll prepare for a speaking and listening exam.
How you will learn
Classes include individual tasks, pair exercises, and group activities. You'll receive regular homework and are expected to spend at least two hours a week on private study at home. The course builds toward a Trinity College London speaking and listening exam. You must attend at least 90% of classes to keep your place on the course.
What you will need to bring
For face-to-face classes you'll need a ring binder (folder) and lined paper. Sunbury Adult Learning Centre 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.
Receptionist: greets visitors and handles basic enquiries.
Care assistant: communicates clearly with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serves customers and answers questions on the shop floor.
Classroom or nursery helper: supports staff and interacts with children.
Warehouse or factory operative: follows spoken instructions safely.
What you could study next
After completing this Entry Level 2 qualification, you could move on to:
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): the next step up in spoken English.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): broadens your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, and is a step toward Functional Skills English Level 1.
