Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course. Study online. Classes run twice a week, with each online session lasting two hours. You study at Entry Level 2, focusing on everyday spoken English: listening to short dialogues, answering questions, asking questions, and describing people, places, and events. You need to be aged 19 or over by 31 August 2025. An online initial assessment places you on the right level before you start. The course runs for 22 weeks. Trinity College London Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2) 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 in spoken English.
You'll ask simple questions in everyday situations.
You'll describe people, places, objects, and events.
You'll build confidence speaking in pairs and groups.
How you will learn
Online classes run twice a week, with each session lasting two hours. You'll take part in individual tasks, pair exercises, and group activities. You'll also complete private study at home of at least two hours per week. Assessment is by a speaking and listening exam set by Trinity College London. You must attend at least 90% of your classes to keep your place on the course.
What you will need to bring
Surrey County Council will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is an online course, you will need a device with internet access and the ability to join live video classes.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers every day.
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: helping customers and working as part of a team.
School support worker: supporting pupils and staff in a school setting.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and working safely.
Cleaner or domestic assistant: understanding workplace instructions and requests.
What you could study next
Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2): adds writing skills to your speaking and listening qualification at the same level.
ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 3: the next step up, covering more complex spoken and written English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: moves toward the qualification recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
