Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening course in Northallerton. Evening classes run at Northallerton Adult Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This course develops your spoken and written English, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, to help you in everyday life and work. It runs over 22 weeks, part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening is 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, including pronunciation and clarity.
You'll practise listening skills to understand everyday conversations and instructions.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll use English in practical, everyday situations and workplace contexts.
You'll gain confidence communicating in English at Level 2.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northallerton Adult Education, attending evening sessions over 22 weeks. Learning is part-time, so sessions are spread to fit around your schedule. Assessment for the City and Guilds Award is through observed speaking and listening tasks, where you demonstrate your English communication skills in real interactions.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring ID such as a passport and your National Insurance number to enrol. The centre will also ask for evidence of your residency in the UK. Northallerton Adult Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant: follow instructions and talk with patients or residents.
Receptionist: greet visitors and take messages in English.
Warehouse operative: understand spoken instructions and safety briefings.
School support assistant: communicate with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): builds on your spoken English with written skills, rounding out your English qualification at Level 2.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL or further English study: for those who want to progress to higher-level learning or professional roles requiring stronger English.
