Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Haringey. Classes run at 5E Selby Centre. This esol skills for life course is for people who can already hold conversations and write clearly in English but want to handle more complex or unfamiliar situations with greater fluency. It covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 2. The course runs daytime and takes around 180 hours. A City and Guilds Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life is a recognised english for speakers of other languages qualification.
Who this course is for
Level 2 will suit you if you can hold conversations, write clearly and accurately but want to be able to be more fluent when dealing with unfamiliar/complex situations. For more information about the expected standard at each level, please refer to the Adult ESOL Core curriculum.
Entry requirements
Please see summary
What you will learn
You'll communicate confidently in complex or unfamiliar spoken situations.
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including formal and detailed documents.
You'll write clearly and accurately for different purposes and audiences.
You'll structure longer pieces of writing with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
You'll follow and contribute to discussions, including in formal or professional contexts.
You'll develop vocabulary and language skills needed for work and everyday life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at 5E Selby Centre, with daytime sessions on a flexible schedule. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. You'll complete written assignments and take part in spoken assessments. The centre will carry out an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. 5E Selby Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Administrative assistant: write emails, letters, and documents accurately.
Healthcare support worker: understand and follow written instructions and communicate with patients.
Retail assistant: handle queries and written tasks confidently.
Teaching assistant: support classroom communication and written tasks.
Community support worker: engage with service users and write case notes.
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: develop your English further at a higher level, useful if you're aiming for professional or academic study.
Functional Skills English Level 2: if you need a qualification that employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4, this sits alongside your ESOL Certificate.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: once your English is at Level 2, an Access course can open the door to university study.
