Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Northallerton. Classes run at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service on evenings, so you can fit study around your week. 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. Classes run for 22 weeks part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
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 improve your listening skills so you can follow conversations and instructions in English.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and how to use it accurately when speaking.
You'll extend your English vocabulary for a range of topics and contexts.
You'll practise correct pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll gain confidence taking part in discussions, asking questions, and giving information in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service. Teaching covers speaking and listening activities, including discussions, role-play, and listening exercises. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 2 Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where an assessor evaluates your performance against set criteria. There is no written exam for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Richmond Adult Learning and Skills Service 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: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
Care assistant: speak with residents, families, and healthcare staff
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and work as part of a team
Receptionist: greet visitors and take calls in English
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate safely
Teaching assistant: support in classrooms where spoken English is essential
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills with the other core areas.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE-equivalent English qualification, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening together. Useful when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL qualifications: if you want to progress to higher-level study or professional training where stronger English is required.
