Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening in Ripon. Evening classes run at Ripon Community House Ripon, so you can fit study around your week. 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. Your first language must not be English, and you must be aged 19 or over. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
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, including pronunciation and fluency.
You'll practise listening skills for everyday and work situations.
You'll build your knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary.
You'll improve your reading and writing skills in English.
You'll gain confidence using English in real conversations and practical contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in the evening at Ripon Community House Ripon. Teaching covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing through group activities and guided practice. Assessment is through observed speaking and listening tasks, which are assessed directly as part of the Award.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring a form of ID such as a passport and your National Insurance number. The centre will also ask for evidence of your residency in the UK. Ripon Community House Ripon 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: speak and listen effectively with clients and care teams.
Retail assistant: handle enquiries and conversations with confidence.
Receptionist: take calls, greet visitors, and relay information accurately.
Warehouse operative: follow spoken instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Classroom or teaching assistant: support teachers and interact with pupils.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills English Certificate: covers reading and writing alongside speaking and listening, and is recognised by employers as a GCSE English equivalent.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing): extend your English skills across all four areas.
Level 3 ESOL or Functional Skills English: for those aiming for further study or roles that require a higher level of English.
