Y2876 - ESOL Entry 2 Speaking and Listening S2

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Start Date: 24/02/2026      End Date: 16/07/2026        Start Time: 12:30      End Time: 15:00        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 18
Fees:      £45.00 (tuition)     £1098.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Saad Benaissa        No of Places: 19
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
This 18-week ESOL Entry 2 Speaking and Listening Exam Course will help you use English more confidently and accurately in real-life situations. You will develop the skills to take part in discussions, ask and answer questions, give short talks, and listen for key information in different contexts.

You will practise speaking on the phone, making appointments, talking to doctors and teachers, and having everyday conversations with neighbours, friends, and colleagues. You will also work on using clear pronunciation, intonation, and stress to make your meaning clear. Grammar and vocabulary will be built into lessons to help you speak more accurately and fluently.

By the end of the course, you will be confident joining in discussions, giving short presentations, and understanding spoken English in everyday situations. You will be well prepared for the Ascentis Entry 2 Speaking and Listening Exam.

Objectives

Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 1
Listen for important information in short talks, instructions or announcements. For example, you will be able to understand the time and date of an appointment or hear key points in a short presentation. You will show you understand by answering questions.
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Objective 2
Objective 2
Join in a discussion for example discussing a class trip. You will practise taking turns, asking for more information if you don’t understand, and answering other people’s questions.
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Objective 3
Objective 3
Ask and answer questions to give and get information in everyday situations, for example at the GP surgery, in a shop, or at the job centre.
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Objective 4
Objective 4
Give a short talk on a familiar topic, like your favourite place, a recent celebration, or your hobby. You will practise planning what to say and speaking clearly.
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Objective 5
Objective 5
Use polite and appropriate language for different situations. For example, you will learn how to make polite requests, offer to help, agree or disagree politely in a conversation.
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Objective 6
Objective 6
Share your opinions and preferences and explain your reasons. For example, you could say which food you like best and why, or which place you think is better to visit.
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Objective 7
Objective 7
Make and agree plans for future activities using the correct grammar for future tense. For example, you might arrange a meeting, book an appointment, or plan a class event.
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Objective 8
Objective 8
Follow and give short instructions so that others understand clearly. For example, explaining how to complete a form or how to get to a location.
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Objective 9
Objective 9
Speak clearly so others can understand you. You will practise stressing the most important words in a sentence and listening for stressed words when other people speak.
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Objective 10
Objective 10
Use correct grammar when speaking, including present, past, and future tenses. For example, you will be able to talk about your daily routine, describe what you did last weekend, and explain your plans for next week.
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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
This is an Entry 2 ESOL class so your English will be at elementary level. You already have some vocabulary so you can talk about daily topics using the present simple or present continuous to describe objects and people and can ask and answer simple questions in these tenses. You now want to increase your vocabulary, become more confident in using different tenses and use language more accurately.  
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Equipment Required

Equipment Required
Please bring to every lesson:

• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle

We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.
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What courses can I go on to?

What courses can I go on to?
There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:
• ESOL Speak with Confidence, Entry 3/Level 1
• ESOL Write with Confidence
• ESOL Entry 3 Reading & Writing Exam Class
• ESOL Entry 3 Speaking and Listening Exam Class
• Essential Digital Skills

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact ESOLAdvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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What examination is there?

What examination is there?
You will undertake the Ascentis Entry 2 Speaking and Listening exam in your classroom with your teacher and sometimes other learners on the course.

There are three main tasks:

Task 1: Listening
The listening part of the speaking and listening exam is assessed through recorded listening tasks. You will listen to two recordings and answer questions based on gist, detail and response to instructions. Written responses are required for the listening tasks.
Task 2: Role Play
You will participate in a role play with the assessor who is your teacher.
Task 3: Presentation and Discussion
You will give a presentation in a small group. You will be given the topic up to two weeks before the assessment so that you can think about the topic and vocabulary needed. You will listen to each other and ask questions in a short discussion after each presentation.

The exam tasks are an important part of your course. They will be spread out over the course, so you MUST come to all your classes
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How will I know I am making progress?

How will I know I am making progress?
At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which parts of your English you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.

You will lose your place if your attendance is less than 80% and you will not receive a certificate of completion.
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Other Info

Other Info
If you miss 3 lessons in a row without telling your teacher, or if you miss 4 lessons in total, you will lose your place on the course. It is important to come to every lesson so you can make good progress.
This course will help you improve your English so you can do well in work, study, and everyday life. You will also learn useful skills that employers want, such as:
• Communication skills – how to speak and write clearly
• Decision-making – how to make good choices
• Teamwork – how to work well with other people
By building these skills, you will have a better chance of finding a job, moving forward in your career, and taking part in your community with confidence.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

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