Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day. The course runs for 10 weeks and covers speaking and listening in both formal and informal situations. You'll work on pronunciation, fluency, and communicating clearly in everyday and professional contexts. Before you start, you'll take an English language assessment so the centre can place you at the right level. This is a practical esol skills for life speaking and listening qualification, useful for work and daily life.
Who this course is for
Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills and gain a recognised qualification? This 3-month course will help you build confidence, develop your pronunciation, and communicate more fluently in both formal and informal situations. You'll learn from experienced teachers in a supportive, adult-only environment. An ESOL certification is a fantastic addition to your CV, demonstrating your language skills to potential employers.
Entry requirements
We offer courses at all levels, from Pre-Entry to Level 2. You'll need to take an English language assessment before starting the course. This helps us place you at the right level for your speaking and listening skills.
What you will learn
You'll develop your pronunciation for clearer, more confident speech.
You'll practise speaking in formal situations, such as interviews and meetings.
You'll build fluency in informal conversation and everyday English.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand a range of accents and contexts.
You'll learn how to communicate more effectively in a workplace setting.
You'll gain skills in structuring spoken responses clearly and appropriately.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Parkshot, with daytime sessions across 10 weeks. Teaching is face-to-face in an adult-only group. Assessment for the Ascentis Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) is through speaking and listening tasks. These are assessed directly, reflecting real spoken communication rather than written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: speaking clearly with customers and colleagues
Receptionist: handling calls, greetings, and enquiries in English
Care assistant: communicating with clients, families, and care teams
Retail sales assistant: english for work in a customer-facing role
Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting children in English-speaking settings
Office administrator: taking part in meetings and workplace conversations
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 recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL qualification - if you want to continue developing your English to a higher level for study or professional work.
