Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This full-time daytime course helps you develop your spoken English, covering how to communicate clearly and listen effectively in everyday and work situations. It runs for 68 hours in total. The course uses Ascentis as the exam board. Whether you're looking to improve your English for work, study, or daily life, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
ESOL - Level 2 - S&L E&T (GIN00AAAL2 25/26LA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen ASCENTIS as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop your ability to speak clearly and confidently in English across different situations.
You'll practise listening and responding to spoken English in conversations and discussions.
You'll learn how to follow and contribute to formal and informal exchanges.
You'll build skills in understanding spoken instructions, questions, and information.
You'll practise using appropriate language and tone for different contexts, including work and everyday life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Campus, with speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, which form the basis of your Ascentis qualification. There are no written exams for this Award. Your tutor will assess your spoken communication directly during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear spoken English is essential for customer-facing roles.
Receptionist or administrator: communicate confidently with colleagues and visitors.
Healthcare support worker: follow and give spoken instructions accurately.
Retail assistant: serve customers and handle queries in English.
Teaching assistant: support classroom communication alongside qualified staff.
Warehouse or logistics operative: understand verbal instructions and safety briefings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: a broader qualification covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing together.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, useful when employers ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL or English qualification: if you want to progress to higher-level study or professional training.
