Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills at Level 2, the level employers recognise when they ask for confident communication in English. The course takes around one year to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll speak clearly and confidently in a range of everyday and work-related situations.
You'll listen and respond accurately to spoken information and instructions.
You'll take part in formal and informal conversations in English.
You'll follow and give explanations, instructions, and descriptions.
You'll understand different speakers, accents, and speaking styles.
You'll use appropriate language and tone for different audiences and purposes.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day. You'll practise speaking and listening through group discussions, role plays, and structured tasks. Assessment is through observed spoken activities and listening tasks set by the English Speaking Board. There is no written exam for this qualification; your speaking and listening skills are assessed directly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - speaking clearly with customers and colleagues
Receptionist - handling calls, greetings, and face-to-face communication
Care assistant - communicating with clients, families, and care teams
Classroom teaching assistant - supporting teachers and talking with pupils
Retail sales assistant - advising customers and working with a team
Administrator - taking part in meetings and handling spoken queries
Warehouse operative - following spoken instructions and team communication
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills English (Reading and Writing) - adds reading and writing to your spoken English skills, giving you a fuller qualification that many employers and colleges require.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - separate qualifications that build on your speaking and listening work.
Level 3 ESOL or a vocational qualification at Level 3 - once you have strong English skills at Level 2, many further study routes open up in areas such as health and social care, business, or education.
