Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll develop your spoken English and listening skills to a solid Level 2 standard. This is the level employers and colleges recognise when they ask for confident spoken English. Whether you're returning to work, moving into further study, or simply want to communicate more effectively in everyday life, this course builds the skills you'll use daily.
Who this course is for
19+
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop the ability to speak clearly and confidently in formal and informal situations.
You'll practise listening carefully and responding appropriately in conversations.
You'll learn how to present information, ideas, and opinions in spoken English.
You'll build skills for taking part in discussions, including asking and answering questions.
You'll understand how tone, register, and context affect spoken communication.
You'll practise following and giving instructions accurately in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Itchen College, with group discussions, role plays, and listening activities. Assessment is through spoken tasks and observed interactions rather than written exams. Your tutor will assess your speaking and listening skills directly during class activities and set tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speak with customers clearly and confidently
Receptionist: handle calls and face-to-face enquiries in English
Care assistant: communicate with clients, families, and colleagues
Teaching assistant: support classroom communication and instructions
Retail assistant: serve customers and work as part of a team
Administrator: take part in meetings and handle spoken tasks at work
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to GCSE English, covering reading and writing alongside communication.
Level 3 ESOL or Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you want to move into further or higher education, these are the natural next steps.
