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Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course Online – Surrey County Council

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTrinity College London
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About this course

Free ESOL English Course Entry Level 2. Study online. This is a free ESOL English course for adults aged 19 or over, delivered online two days a week. Each online class lasts two hours, and the course runs for 22 weeks. You'll start with an online initial assessment so you're placed at the right level. The course covers speaking, listening, and writing in everyday English. You'll study short dialogues, simple questions, descriptions, and basic sentence writing. At least two hours of private study at home each week is expected.

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 their meaning.
  • You'll identify the meanings of everyday words.
  • You'll answer simple questions in spoken English.
  • You'll ask simple questions and describe people, places, objects, and events.
  • You'll write short sentences using basic spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll prepare for a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam.

How you will learn

Online classes run two days a week, with each session lasting two hours. You'll take part in individual tasks, pair exercises, and group activities. You'll also receive regular homework and are expected to spend at least two hours a week on private study. Assessment is by exam. You'll sit a speaking and listening exam and a separate writing exam. You must attend at least 90% of your classes to keep your place on the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will confirm anything you need before you start. Surrey County Council will send you details ahead of your first online class.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: speak with customers and colleagues confidently
  • Retail assistant: communicate clearly in a busy shop environment
  • Care assistant: talk with clients and understand everyday instructions
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: follow spoken instructions and basic written notes
  • School support worker: communicate with staff, parents, and children
  • Warehouse operative: understand safety instructions and team communication

What you could study next

After this Entry Level 2 qualification, you could move on to an Entry Level 3 ESOL course to keep building your English skills. From there, Functional Skills English Level 1 and then Level 2 are the next steps. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges. You could also look at a wider ESOL Skills for Life qualification that includes reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.

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