Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course builds your spoken English and listening skills to Level 2, the standard that many employers and colleges ask for. You'll practise real conversations, presentations, and discussions in a classroom setting. This is a free ESOL skills for life: speaking and listening qualification for adults aged 19 and over.
Who this course is for
This is for learners who wish to gain ESOL Speaking & Listening Level 2 (Sep Start)(19+)
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly and confidently in English across a range of situations.
You'll practise listening carefully and responding to spoken information.
You'll learn how to take part in formal and informal conversations in English.
You'll build skills for giving short talks or presentations in English.
You'll develop your understanding of different accents, speeds, and styles of spoken English.
You'll learn how to ask and answer questions accurately in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including group discussions, role plays, and listening exercises. Assessment is practical and oral: you'll be assessed on your speaking and listening skills through observed tasks and recorded activities. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your performance against the Level 2 standard throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - speaking clearly with customers every day
Receptionist - handling calls and face-to-face enquiries in English
Care assistant - communicating with clients, families, and colleagues
Retail assistant - serving customers and working in a team
Teaching assistant - supporting children's learning in English
Warehouse operative - following spoken instructions safely
Hospitality worker - taking orders and dealing with guests in English
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - develop your English reading skills alongside speaking and listening.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - complete the full set of ESOL Skills for Life qualifications at Level 2.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening in one qualification, recognised as a GCSE English equivalent by employers and colleges.
Level 3 courses in your chosen subject area - many Level 3 programmes require English at Level 2 as an entry condition.
