Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 22 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work, building knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This course is open to adults aged 19 or over whose first language is not English.
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 spoken English skills for everyday situations and the workplace.
You'll improve your listening skills and understanding of spoken English.
You'll build knowledge of English grammar and how to use it correctly.
You'll extend your English vocabulary for practical use.
You'll practise pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English with others.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Learning is interactive, with speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks, which your tutor will carry out during the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring a form of ID such as a passport, your National Insurance number, and evidence of your residency in the UK. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service will confirm any other requirements before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant: speak and listen effectively with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle everyday conversations and queries confidently.
Receptionist: take calls, greet visitors, and relay information clearly.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
School support worker: work alongside teachers and support children's learning.
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 full GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): extend your ESOL qualification into other skill areas.
Level 3 ESOL qualifications: if you want to progress further in English language study or move into higher-level training or employment.
