ESOL - communication skills for life and work -level 2 (Speaking and Listening)
This is the Level 2 ESOL Speaking & Listening unit to help you become confident in taking part in discussions, making presentations, and communicating effectively in formal and informal situations. This course prepares you for the ESOL Skills for Life Speaking & Listening Level 2 exam, accredited by the English Speaking Board (ESB).
You will learn how to contribute to discussions, express opinions clearly, listen actively, and...
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This course focuses on improving your spoken English and listening skills through real-life tasks. You will practise giving short talks, listening for key details, asking for clarification, agreeing and disagreeing, and responding to questions.
You will improve your ability to speak clearly, use appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and understand others in a range of contexts. You will also prepare for the ESB Speaking & Listening Level 2 exam, which includes a discussion task and a presentation with a question-and-answer session.
What will we cover?
You will cover everyday and academic topics such as:
Work and employment
Education and career goals
Housing and community
Health and wellbeing
Technology and social media
Law, rights, and responsibilities
UK culture and current affairs
Speaking and listening skills include:
Taking part in formal and informal discussions
Giving clear, structured presentations
Expressing opinions and arguments with reasons
Responding to others respectfully and appropriately
Listening for specific information and overall meaning
Asking for clarification and confirming understanding
Using a wide range of vocabulary and complex sentence forms
Adapting language and tone to suit different contexts
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
Communicate fluently and effectively in discussions and presentations
Express and justify your opinions clearly using appropriate language
Use complex grammatical structures accurately (e.g. conditionals, reported speech)
Use intonation, stress, and pronunciation to support clear communication
Listen for and respond to detailed spoken information
Show understanding by asking and answering questions confidently
Demonstrate the communication skills needed to pass the ESB Level 2 Speaking & Listening exam
Use your speaking and listening skills to progress in work, education or community life
You will also develop your digital skills using:
Google Classroom
Online videos and audio
Presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides)
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a Level 2 ESOL course. You should already have completed Level 1 Speaking & Listening or be confidently working at Level 1 in all skills. You need to speak clearly on a range of familiar topics, use a variety of sentence forms accurately, take part in conversations and short discussions and be willing to take part in speaking activities and group work. You must attend regularly and complete all class assignments to the tutor’s satisfaction to be entered for the exam.
IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT travel or take holidays during the course unless it is an emergency. Regular attendance is required for exam entry and success on this course.
The ESB Level 2 Speaking & Listening exam will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2026.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will learn in a supportive environment where speaking confidence is built step by step. Lessons include role plays, pair and group discussions, presentation practice, listening exercises, and grammar activities.
Your tutor will provide individual feedback to help you improve your fluency, pronunciation, and accuracy.
You will be expected to complete short weekly homework tasks and use Google Classroom to review materials, practise speaking, and prepare your final presentation.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please bring:
A pen and notebook
A folder for your work and handouts
A smartphone or device (if you want to record and practise your speaking)
Your tutor will provide:
Worksheets and topic guides
ESB exam-style tasks and audio materials
A code to join Google Classroom
There are no additional material costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course has three parts. You usually complete one part each term.
After this course, you can move on to the Writing unit.
After passing this course and the ESB Level 2 Speaking & Listening exam, you can:
Complete the other Level 2 ESOL units (Reading and/or Writing)
Communication skills: developing your writing, speaking and digital skills through creating a radio programme (ESOL level 1-2)
Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)
ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2)
Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+)
English for professionals: C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English: Proficiency, CPE )
Apply for college, vocational courses, or employment
Take part in courses to support your goals such as Interview Skills, Public Speaking, or Job Applications and CVs
Your tutor will help you choose the right next course during progression week.
Questions? Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423.
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<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p>003036745ESOL - communication skills for life and work -level 2 (Speaking and Listening)638638https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/e/s/esol-speaking-level2-es503b-1024_4.jpgInStockDaytimeTue+ThuKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2027-03-16T00:00:00+00:00Mar 2027Skills for lifeES503B638638ESOL - communication skills for life and work -level 2 (Speaking and Listening)638447638esol-communication-skills-for-life-and-work-level-2-speaking-and-listening/es503b-2627<p>This is the Level 2 ESOL Speaking & Listening unit to help you become confident in taking part in discussions, making presentations, and communicating effectively in formal and informal situations. This course prepares you for the ESOL Skills for Life Speaking & Listening Level 2 exam, accredited by the English Speaking Board (ESB). </p><p>You will learn how to contribute to discussions, express opinions clearly, listen actively, and adapt your language to different audiences. This unit will also help you build fluency and accuracy for work, education, and everyday life in the UK. </p><p>This course runs during term 2. </p><p> You need to do a short test before joining. <br>Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423 </p> <br />
<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p>0000-Available|2027-03-16 00:00:00<p>This course focuses on improving your spoken English and listening skills through real-life tasks. You will practise giving short talks, listening for key details, asking for clarification, agreeing and disagreeing, and responding to questions. </p><p>You will improve your ability to speak clearly, use appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and understand others in a range of contexts. You will also prepare for the ESB Speaking & Listening Level 2 exam, which includes a discussion task and a presentation with a question-and-answer session. </p><p>This is the Level 2 ESOL Speaking & Listening unit to help you become confident in taking part in discussions, making presentations, and communicating effectively in formal and informal situations. This course prepares you for the ESOL Skills for Life Speaking & Listening Level 2 exam, accredited by the English Speaking Board (ESB). </p><p>You will learn how to contribute to discussions, express opinions clearly, listen actively, and adapt your language to different audiences. This unit will also help you build fluency and accuracy for work, education, and everyday life in the UK. </p><p>This course runs during term 2. </p><p> You need to do a short test before joining. <br>Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423 </p> <br /><br /><br /><br />
<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p><p>You will cover everyday and academic topics such as: </p><ul><li><p>Work and employment </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Education and career goals </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Housing and community </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Health and wellbeing </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Technology and social media </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Law, rights, and responsibilities </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>UK culture and current affairs </p></li></ul><p>Speaking and listening skills include: </p><ul><li><p>Taking part in formal and informal discussions </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Giving clear, structured presentations </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Expressing opinions and arguments with reasons </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Responding to others respectfully and appropriately </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Listening for specific information and overall meaning </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Asking for clarification and confirming understanding </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Using a wide range of vocabulary and complex sentence forms </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Adapting language and tone to suit different contexts </p></li></ul><p>By the end of the course, you should be able to: </p><ul><li><p>Communicate fluently and effectively in discussions and presentations </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Express and justify your opinions clearly using appropriate language </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use complex grammatical structures accurately (e.g. conditionals, reported speech) </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use intonation, stress, and pronunciation to support clear communication </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Listen for and respond to detailed spoken information </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Show understanding by asking and answering questions confidently </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Demonstrate the communication skills needed to pass the <strong>ESB Level 2 Speaking & Listening exam </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use your speaking and listening skills to progress in work, education or community life </p></li></ul><p>You will also develop your digital skills using: </p><ul><li><p><strong>Google Classroom</strong> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Online videos and audio </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides) </p></li></ul><p>This is a Level 2 ESOL course. You should already have completed Level 1 Speaking & Listening or be confidently working at Level 1 in all skills. You need to speak clearly on a range of familiar topics, use a variety of sentence forms accurately, take part in conversations and short discussions and be willing to take part in speaking activities and group work. You must attend regularly and complete all class assignments to the tutor’s satisfaction to be entered for the exam. </p><p> IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT travel or take holidays during the course unless it is an emergency. Regular attendance is required for exam entry and success on this course. </p><p> <br> The ESB Level 2 Speaking & Listening exam will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2026. </p><p>You will learn in a supportive environment where speaking confidence is built step by step. Lessons include role plays, pair and group discussions, presentation practice, listening exercises, and grammar activities. </p><p>Your tutor will provide individual feedback to help you improve your fluency, pronunciation, and accuracy. </p><p>You will be expected to complete short weekly homework tasks and use Google Classroom to review materials, practise speaking, and prepare your final presentation. </p><p>Please bring: </p><ul><li><p>A pen and notebook </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A folder for your work and handouts </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A smartphone or device (if you want to record and practise your speaking) </p></li></ul><p>Your tutor will provide: </p><ul><li><p>Worksheets and topic guides </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>ESB exam-style tasks and audio materials </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A code to join Google Classroom </p></li></ul><p>There are no additional material costs. </p><p>This course has three parts. You usually complete one part each term. </p><p>After this course, you can move on to the Writing unit. </p><p>After passing this course and the ESB Level 2 Speaking & Listening exam, you can: </p><ul><li><p><strong>Complete the other Level 2 ESOL units (Reading and/or Writing) </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Communication skills: developing your writing, speaking and digital skills through creating a radio programme (ESOL level 1-2) </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2) </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2) </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+) </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>English for professionals: C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English: Proficiency, CPE ) </strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Apply for college, vocational courses, or employment </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Take part in courses to support your goals such as<strong> Interview Skills, Public Speaking</strong>, or <strong>Job Applications and CVs </strong></p></li></ul><p>Your tutor will help you choose the right next course during progression week. </p><p> Questions? Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423. </p>ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)ESOL: Speaking & listeningvirtual638638447ES503BINTXTue+Thu16/03/27 - 01/07/2710:30 - 13:0010:3013:0028 sessions (over 16 weeks)2811 weeks or longerDaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetAvailable courses2027-03-16T00:00:00+00:00Mar 2027Skills for life638638ESOL - communication skills for life and work -level 2 (Speaking and Listening)esol-communication-skills-for-life-and-work-level-2-speaking-and-listening/es503b-2627<p>This is the Level 2 ESOL Speaking &amp; Listening unit to help you become confident in taking part in discussions, making presentations, and communicating effectively in formal and informal situations. This course prepares you for the ESOL Skills for Life Speaking &amp; Listening Level 2 exam, accredited by the English Speaking Board (ESB).&nbsp;</p><p>You will learn how to contribute to discussions, express opinions clearly, listen actively, and adapt your language to different audiences. This unit will also help you build fluency and accuracy for work, education, and everyday life in the UK.&nbsp;</p><p>This course runs during term 2.&nbsp;</p><p> You need to do a short test before joining.&nbsp;<br>Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423&nbsp;</p> <br />
<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p>0000-Available|2027-03-16 00:00:00<p>This course focuses on improving your spoken English and listening skills through real-life tasks. You will practise giving short talks, listening for key details, asking for clarification, agreeing and disagreeing, and responding to questions.&nbsp;</p><p>You will improve your ability to speak clearly, use appropriate grammar and vocabulary, and understand others in a range of contexts. You will also prepare for the ESB Speaking &amp; Listening Level 2 exam, which includes a discussion task and a presentation with a question-and-answer session.&nbsp;</p><p>This is the Level 2 ESOL Speaking &amp; Listening unit to help you become confident in taking part in discussions, making presentations, and communicating effectively in formal and informal situations. This course prepares you for the ESOL Skills for Life Speaking &amp; Listening Level 2 exam, accredited by the English Speaking Board (ESB).&nbsp;</p><p>You will learn how to contribute to discussions, express opinions clearly, listen actively, and adapt your language to different audiences. This unit will also help you build fluency and accuracy for work, education, and everyday life in the UK.&nbsp;</p><p>This course runs during term 2.&nbsp;</p><p> You need to do a short test before joining.&nbsp;<br>Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423&nbsp;</p> <br /><br /><br /><br />
<p><p><strong>This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information <a href="https://help.citylit.ac.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/13701267686301-Free-ESOL-English-Communication-Maths-Digital-Skills-Course">Click here</a></strong></p><p><p>You will cover everyday and academic topics such as:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Work and employment&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Education and career goals&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Housing and community&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Health and wellbeing&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Technology and social media&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Law, rights, and responsibilities&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>UK culture and current affairs&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>Speaking and listening skills include:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Taking part in formal and informal discussions&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Giving clear, structured presentations&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Expressing opinions and arguments with reasons&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Responding to others respectfully and appropriately&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Listening for specific information and overall meaning&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Asking for clarification and confirming understanding&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Using a wide range of vocabulary and complex sentence forms&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Adapting language and tone to suit different contexts&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>By the end of the course, you should be able to:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Communicate fluently and effectively in discussions and presentations&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Express and justify your opinions clearly using appropriate language&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use complex grammatical structures accurately (e.g. conditionals, reported speech)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use intonation, stress, and pronunciation to support clear communication&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Listen for and respond to detailed spoken information&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Show understanding by asking and answering questions confidently&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Demonstrate the communication skills needed to pass the <strong>ESB Level 2 Speaking &amp; Listening exam&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Use your speaking and listening skills to progress in work, education or community life&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>You will also develop your digital skills using:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p><strong>Google Classroom</strong>&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Online videos and audio&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Google Slides)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>This is a Level 2 ESOL course. You should already have completed Level 1 Speaking &amp; Listening or be confidently working at Level 1 in all skills. You need to speak clearly on a range of familiar topics, use a variety of sentence forms accurately, take part in conversations and short discussions and be willing to take part in speaking activities and group work. You must attend regularly and complete all class assignments to the tutor’s satisfaction to be entered for the exam.&nbsp;</p><p> IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT travel or take holidays during the course unless it is an emergency. Regular attendance is required for exam entry and success on this course.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<br> The ESB Level 2 Speaking &amp; Listening exam will take place on Tuesday 31st March 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>You will learn in a supportive environment where speaking confidence is built step by step. Lessons include role plays, pair and group discussions, presentation practice, listening exercises, and grammar activities.&nbsp;</p><p>Your tutor will provide individual feedback to help you improve your fluency, pronunciation, and accuracy.&nbsp;</p><p>You will be expected to complete short weekly homework tasks and use Google Classroom to review materials, practise speaking, and prepare your final presentation.&nbsp;</p><p>Please bring:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>A pen and notebook&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A folder for your work and handouts&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A smartphone or device (if you want to record and practise your speaking)&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>Your tutor will provide:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Worksheets and topic guides&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>ESB exam-style tasks and audio materials&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>A code to join Google Classroom&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>There are no additional material costs.&nbsp;</p><p>This course has three parts. You usually complete one part each term.&nbsp;</p><p>After this course, you can move on to the Writing unit.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>After passing this course and the ESB Level 2 Speaking &amp; Listening exam, you can:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p><strong>Complete the other Level 2 ESOL units (Reading and/or Writing)&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Communication skills: developing your writing, speaking and digital skills through creating a radio programme (ESOL level 1-2)&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Learn English - discover London, its history, culture and people (level 1-level 2)&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>ESOL and making podcasts: pronunciation, presentation, expression (level 1-2)&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Grammar in practice: advanced (level 2+)&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>English for professionals: C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English: Proficiency, CPE )&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Apply for college, vocational courses, or employment&nbsp;</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Take part in courses to support your goals such as<strong> Interview Skills, Public Speaking</strong>, or <strong>Job Applications and CVs&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><p>Your tutor will help you choose the right next course during progression week.&nbsp;</p><p> Questions? Contact: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk or call 0204 582 0423.&nbsp;</p>ESOL (English for speakers of other languages)ESOL: Speaking & listeningconfigurable
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