Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2)
Course details
Course code
Q00013015Course date
Number of classes
40 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Daniella AndersonFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Central Foundation Girls' School (London25-33 Bow Road
London
E3 2AE
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
What we’ll cover
Learn to identify the main points in a short conversation
Understand and answer basic questions with who, when, what, where, why, and how
Talk about yourself in the past, present, and future
Ask questions to get information you need in everyday situations
Understand what other people think and feel in a simple conversation
This is an ESOL skills for life entry 2 course for adults. You will develop your speaking and listening skills so that you can take part in a variety of interactions.
You need some basic knowledge to take this course, that’s why you’ll need to do a skills check to enrol. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for you.
Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.
When you complete this module, you can continue with other entry 2 ESOL courses. Once you finish the reading, writing, and speaking & listening courses, you can progress to entry 3 level.
There are also “Get Ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course.
What to expect
This speaking and listening ESOL course takes around 110 hours to complete.
Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this ESOL course. This is so you can learn English through our digital learning platform, Canvas.
If you’d like to learn digital skills for online learning, you can also take our Canvas course for ESOL learners.
The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have.
The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to take ESOL courses online and we will try to help you.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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What financial support is available?
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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.
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What other support is available?
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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.