ESOL speaking and listening qualification (entry 2)

About this course

The course develops spoken English through discussions, question-and-answer practice, short talks and everyday conversational scenarios. Activities cover situations such as making appointments, speaking on the phone, talking with health or education professionals, and communicating with neighbours, friends and colleagues. Learners practise understanding key information in spoken talks, instructions and announcements, while improving pronunciation, stress and intonation. The course also works on grammar and vocabulary for expressing opinions, making requests, discussing routines and past events, and arranging future plans. It prepares learners for the Ascentis Entry 2 Speaking and Listening qualification.

What you'll learn

• Identify key information in short spoken talks, instructions and announcements.
• Take part in discussions by taking turns, asking questions and responding to others.
• Give short talks on familiar topics using present and past forms.
• Use polite language, question forms and appropriate responses in everyday situations.
• Express opinions, make plans and give short instructions using suitable grammar and vocabulary.
• Apply pronunciation, stress and intonation to make spoken meaning clearer.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for beginner-level English learners developing their speaking and listening. The likely format involves regular participation in discussions, conversations and short talks, alongside listening activities based on everyday situations. It may suit learners preparing for the Ascentis Entry 2 Speaking and Listening qualification.

• Learners should expect to speak with others in discussions and everyday role-based situations.
• The course includes short individual talks as well as listening and question-and-answer activities.
• It is linked to preparation for an Ascentis Entry 2 qualification.