Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Speaking and Listening Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London Chelsea Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options. The course runs for 7 weeks and covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. You'll practise communicating more fluently, understanding everyday expressions, and giving short presentations. If you've passed ESOL Level 1, you can enrol directly. Otherwise, you'll take an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for you: if you would like to communicate more fluently if you would like to give a short presentation if you would like to have a better understanding of English expressions if you would like to improve your ability to read about a wider range of subjects if you would write formally or informally with accuracy In this course, you will develop speaking and listening, reading and writing skills. Each term includes all four skills but focuses on a specific skill for the exam taken in that term. When you pass each skill you will receive a certificate for that particular skill. To achieve the full ESOL Level 2 qualification, you must pass Speaking and Listening Level 2, Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2.
Entry requirements
You will take an initial assessment which will determine your current level of English. - Or if you have passed ESOL Level 1, you may enrol onto this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English to communicate more fluently in everyday situations.
You'll practise giving short presentations clearly and confidently.
You'll build your understanding of English expressions and idiomatic language.
You'll improve your listening skills to follow conversations and spoken information accurately.
You'll read about a wider range of subjects and develop your comprehension.
You'll write formally and informally with greater accuracy.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered face-to-face at the Chelsea Campus. Each term covers all four skills, speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a focus on the skill being assessed that term. Assessment is through a City and Guilds exam in speaking and listening at Level 2. Your tutor will use classroom activities, discussion, and practice tasks to prepare you for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Chelsea Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using clear spoken English with the public
Receptionist, handling calls and face-to-face communication
Healthcare support worker, communicating with patients and colleagues
Teaching assistant, supporting classroom discussion and activities
Retail sales assistant, advising customers and handling queries
Office administrator, corresponding and presenting information clearly
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Writing) - complete the other skill areas to broaden your qualification.
ESOL Level 2 Integrated Skills - combines all four skills in one qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - the recognised GCSE English equivalent, useful when applying for jobs or further study in the UK.
Level 3 ESOL or an Access to Higher Education Diploma - if you want to move into higher-level study or professional training.
