Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Northallerton. Classes run at Skipton Adult Learning & Skills Service, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. This english for speakers of other languages course builds your ability to speak and listen in English in everyday situations and at work. You'll develop your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation through classroom-based sessions. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The course will develop your speaking and listening / reading and writing 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 conf
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 conversations and work situations.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand spoken English more clearly.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure.
You'll extend your vocabulary for a range of topics and settings.
You'll practise English 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, practising speaking and listening activities with your teacher and other learners. Assessment is through spoken tasks and listening activities that reflect real-life situations. There is no written exam for this Award. Your teacher will observe and assess your performance during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skipton Adult Learning & 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 in English
Care assistant: speak with clients, families, and colleagues confidently
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and transactions in English
Receptionist: take calls and greet visitors in a workplace setting
Classroom or school support assistant: communicate with staff and pupils
Warehouse or logistics operative: follow spoken instructions and liaise with colleagues
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills English (Reading and Writing): adds reading and writing to your English skills, giving you a full GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): extend your ESOL qualification into other skill areas.
Level 3 ESOL or English qualifications: for those aiming toward further study, professional training, or higher-level work roles.
