Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, part-time during the day, over 22 weeks. The course develops your spoken English and listening skills for everyday life and work. You'll build your understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Classes are daytime, making them manageable alongside other commitments. This course is open to adults aged 19 or over whose first language is not English. You'll need to bring ID and provide evidence of your UK residency when you enrol.
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 situations and the workplace.
You'll practise listening and responding clearly in conversations.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and sentence structure.
You'll expand your English vocabulary for practical use.
You'll improve your pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll learn how to take part in discussions and formal exchanges in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with group activities, discussions, and speaking practice. Assessment for the City and Guilds Level 2 Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks. You'll be assessed on your ability to communicate clearly in a range of real-life contexts, including one-to-one and group situations. Before the course begins, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 2 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to bring a form of ID such as a passport and your National Insurance number when you enrol.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers in English daily.
Care assistant: speaking clearly with clients, families, and colleagues.
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling queries confidently.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and taking calls in English.
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting teachers and pupils in school.
Warehouse operative: following instructions and communicating with a team.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing) - rounds out your English skills alongside speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - the recognised GCSE English equivalent, useful when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business administration, or customer service - once your English is at Level 2, many funded vocational courses become accessible.
