Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills in everyday and workplace situations. This is an english for speakers of other languages qualification, helping you communicate more confidently in English across a range of real contexts. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly and appropriately in a range of situations.
You'll practise listening and responding to spoken English in everyday and work-related contexts.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions, conversations, and exchanges with different people.
You'll build your understanding of formal and informal spoken English.
You'll develop skills in following instructions and asking questions in English.
You'll practise presenting information and ideas verbally in English.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day at Hugh Baird College Bootle. You'll learn through speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and tutor-led sessions. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your skills directly. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your performance against the qualification criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle 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 in health and social care.
Retail assistant: everyday spoken English used throughout the working day.
Receptionist: taking calls, greeting visitors, and relaying information in English.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions and communicating with colleagues.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: supporting children and communicating with staff.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills with the other components of the ESOL Skills for Life suite.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Level 2 Certificate in a vocational subject: once your English is at Level 2, many vocational qualifications become accessible, from childcare to business administration.
