ESOL Level 2

Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Tuition Fees: £5,000.00
Duration: 11 months

Course Overview

The Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life is for learners who already have a good command of English but want to refine their fluency, grammar accuracy, and comprehension for professional, academic, and advanced social situations.

It equips you with the ability to participate confidently in formal discussions, interpret complex written materials, and produce structured, professional-quality writing.

Why Choose This Course?

• Gain a respected City & Guilds qualification.
• Improve English for employment, higher education, or residency requirements.
• Develop skills for leadership and client-facing roles.
• Learn in an interactive, multicultural environment.

Skills You Will Gain

• Understanding complex texts such as contracts, reports, and academic papers.
• Producing well-structured essays, reports, and correspondence.
• Speaking persuasively in meetings and group discussions.
• Refining grammar for advanced accuracy.
• Listening effectively to extract key details from long conversations.

Course Modules

• Advanced Speaking & Listening – Debates, formal meetings, presentations.
• Reading for Detail – Analysing formal letters, legal notices, academic journals.
• Professional Writing – Formal emails, structured reports, and proposals.
• Grammar Mastery – Advanced sentence structures, complex tenses.
• Critical Thinking in English – Evaluating and summarising arguments.

Learning Methods

• Case studies and real-world scenarios.
• Group projects and role-play.
• Academic and professional writing workshops.
• Multimedia listening exercises.

Assessment

• Speaking presentations and discussions.
• Extended writing assignments.
• Reading analysis tasks.
• Timed assessments for listening comprehension.

Entry Requirements

• Completion of Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life or equivalent.
• Good reading and writing skills in English.

Progression

• Level 3 Certificate in English for Business Communication
• University preparation courses
• Professional or vocational qualifications

Career Opportunities

• Office administration and secretarial roles
• Customer service management
• Community liaison or outreach positions

Key Facts

• Mode of Study: Full-time classroom-based
• Intakes: January / May / September
• Award: City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life