Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Bodmin. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre, with daytime sessions over 30 weeks at a manageable part-time pace. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your ability to communicate clearly and confidently in spoken English. You'll practise listening, responding, and speaking in everyday and work-related situations. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level before you start.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and adapt your language to different situations and audiences.
You'll listen to and understand spoken English in conversations and discussions.
You'll take part in formal and informal discussions, expressing your views and responding to others.
You'll follow and give instructions, explanations, and descriptions in English.
You'll develop vocabulary and pronunciation for everyday and work-related contexts.
You'll ask and answer questions clearly in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based activities including group discussions, pair work, role plays, and listening exercises. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks completed during the course. A City and Guilds assessor will assess your performance against set criteria. There are no written exams for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking English clearly is essential in customer-facing roles.
Care assistant: communication skills are central to working with clients and colleagues.
Retail assistant: daily spoken English used in sales, queries, and team work.
Receptionist: confident spoken English needed for calls and face-to-face contact.
Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting pupils requires clear spoken communication.
Hospitality and catering worker: English for speakers of other languages is valued across hospitality.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills with the other components of the Skills for Life suite.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE-equivalent English qualification, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Level 3 ESOL qualification: if you want to continue improving your English to a higher level.
Vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or hospitality: once your English is at Level 2, many vocational courses become accessible.
