Course overview

This course is funded by the Department for Education and only open to residents living in non devolved authorities.  Build your confidence speaking and understanding English with this accredited Entry 2 ESOL course. This course is for adults who already know some basic English and want to improve their communication skills for everyday life in the UK. You will learn to understand short explanations, follow multistep instructions, ask for clarification, and take part in conversations on familiar topics. You will also practise expressing opinions and giving simple reasons in a supportive classroom environment. Entry 2 courses in Reading and Writing are also available if you want to continue developing your English skills.

Course description

This accredited Entry 2 ESOL Speaking and Listening course is for adults who already know some basic English and want to improve their confidence in everyday communication. It will help you develop the speaking and listening skills you need for daily life, study and work in the UK. You do not need to have completed Entry 1, but you should be able to take part in simple conversations before joining this course.

ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are available in Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. You can take this Entry 2 module on its own, or study it alongside the other ESOL courses. Many learners choose to complete all three to gain the full ESOL Skills for Life qualification and continue progressing through the levels.

This Entry 2 Speaking and Listening course takes around 120 hours to complete. You will learn how to understand short explanations, follow multistep instructions, ask for clarification, and take part in conversations on familiar topics. You will also practise expressing opinions, giving simple reasons, and listening for key information in everyday situations.

When you finish this module, you can continue with Entry 2 Reading or Writing, or progress to Entry 3 when you feel ready.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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