Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening Course in Sunbury-on-Thames

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyTrinity College London

About this course

Free ESOL English Course Entry Level 2 in Sunbury-on-Thames. Classes run at Sunbury Adult Learning Centre two days a week, part-time during the day. This free ESOL English course for adults runs for 22 weeks, from January to July. You'll build your speaking, listening, and writing skills in English through individual work, pair exercises, and group tasks. You'll also have regular homework and at least two hours of private study each week. You need to be 19 or over on 31 August 2025. You'll complete an online initial assessment before starting, so you're placed at the right level.

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 and describe people, places, objects, and events.
  • You'll write short sentences using basic spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
  • You'll practise for your speaking, listening, and writing exams throughout the course.

How you will learn

Classes are face to face at Sunbury Adult Learning Centre, two days a week, with each lesson lasting 2.5 hours. You'll take part in individual tasks, pair work, and group activities. You'll receive regular homework and are expected to study at home for at least two hours a week. Assessment is by exam. You'll sit a speaking and listening exam and a writing exam at the end of the course.

What you will need to bring

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 - speak clearly with customers and colleagues.
  • Care assistant - communicate well with clients and care teams.
  • School support worker - help in classrooms where English is essential.
  • Retail assistant - handle everyday conversations with the public.
  • Cleaner or housekeeper - follow instructions and communicate with supervisors.
  • Warehouse operative - understand spoken instructions and basic written notices.

What you could study next

After this entry level esol english qualification, you could move on to:

  • ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 3 - the next step up in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 - builds toward everyday and workplace English at a higher level.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.

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