Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Catterick Garrison. Evening classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, so you can study around work or other commitments. This course develops your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also build your knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. It's open to adults aged 19 or over whose first language is not English. You'll need to provide ID and evidence of your UK residency when you enrol.
Who this course is for
The course will develop your speaking and listening skills in English to help you in everyday life and work.
You will also gain knowledge and understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will become more confident communicating in
Entry requirements
This course is for anyone aged 19 or over, whose first language is not English. You will need to provide ID such as a passport, a National Insurance number and we will need to ask you about your residency in the UK.
We will ask you to provide evidence of
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday situations and the workplace.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in conversations.
You'll build your understanding of English grammar and sentence structure.
You'll extend your English vocabulary for work and daily life.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll gain confidence taking part in discussions and formal exchanges in English.
How you will learn
Classes are held in person at Catterick Library & Information Centre on weekday evenings. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice with a tutor. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your skills directly rather than sitting a written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to bring ID such as a passport and your National Insurance number when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers clearly and confidently
Care assistant: communicate well with clients and colleagues
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in English
Receptionist: greet visitors and take calls professionally
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and work in a team
Classroom teaching assistant: support teachers and interact with pupils
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: builds your reading and writing alongside the spoken skills you've developed, and is recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): extend your English qualification into other skill areas with City and Guilds.
CELTA or other teaching qualifications: if you want to support other ESOL learners in the future.
