Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Bristol. Classes run at John Cabot Academy. You'll develop your spoken and written English over a full year of daytime study. The course covers the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills you need to communicate confidently in English, whether at work, in further study, or in everyday life. There are no formal entry requirements. Enrolment starts with a conversation with the admissions team, so the right level is confirmed before you begin.
Who this course is for
Students to gain improved spoken and written English to access higher level courses in Post 16
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Enrolment onto this course will be through discussions with the admissions team
What you will learn
You'll develop spoken English for everyday and professional situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in different contexts.
You'll improve your reading skills across a range of texts.
You'll build your written English, including grammar, punctuation, and structure.
You'll use English for work-related communication and tasks.
You'll gain the language skills needed to progress to higher-level courses.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at John Cabot Academy, with daytime attendance five days a week. Learning is delivered through a mix of speaking and listening activities, reading and writing tasks, and group work. Assessment is through coursework and tasks that reflect real-life English use, covering all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Cabot Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: English for work opens entry-level roles.
Receptionist: written and spoken English essential for front-of-house work.
Healthcare support worker: communication skills valued across NHS and care settings.
Retail assistant: everyday English for work in shops and supermarkets.
Warehouse operative: reading and writing needed for safety and instructions.
Teaching assistant: strong English supports classroom support roles.
What you could study next
Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step if you want to reach a higher level of English for further study or professional work.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a GCSE-equivalent qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
A Level or BTEC courses: with Level 2 English in place, many further education programmes become accessible.
Vocational qualifications in health, business, or IT: most Level 3 courses require strong English skills.
