Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Pickering. Evening classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This course develops your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll also build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The course runs for 22 weeks part-time. It's open to adults aged 19 or over whose first language is not English. You'll need to bring ID such as a passport and your National Insurance number when you enrol.
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 practise listening and responding clearly in conversations.
You'll build your understanding of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your pronunciation and how you express ideas in English.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English in a range of contexts.
How you will learn
Classes are held in person at Atmosphere Centre for Young People on weekday evenings. You'll learn through classroom activities, discussion, and practical speaking and listening tasks. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is based on your speaking and listening skills, observed and assessed during the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring ID such as a passport and your National Insurance number when you enrol. The centre will also ask about your residency in the UK. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers every day.
Care assistant: speak with clients, families, and colleagues confidently.
Retail assistant: handle conversations and queries on the shop floor.
Receptionist: greet visitors and manage calls in English.
Warehouse operative: follow instructions and communicate with your team.
School support assistant: work with children and staff in English.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) - round out your English skills with reading and writing alongside speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - a recognised qualification when employers ask for English at GCSE level or equivalent.
Level 2 vocational qualifications - once your English is stronger, many workplace qualifications become more accessible, from business administration to health and social care.
