English Course: Communication Skills Level 2

Build advanced communication skills and express yourself with confidence and clarity with our English language short courses online!

Ready to take your English to the next level? This engaging and practical course is designed as a follow-on from our English: Communication Skills course and is ideal for learners who already have a strong foundation in English and want to refine their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a more advanced and integrated way.

Across eight weeks, you’ll develop greater fluency, accuracy and confidence in real-world communication. Through interactive activities, guided practice and personalised feedback, you’ll strengthen your ability to express ideas clearly, participate in discussions, and respond effectively in both social and workplace contexts.

A key feature of this course is the opportunity to plan and deliver a short presentation on a topic of your choice. This practical project allows you to apply your language skills in a meaningful way, helping you consolidate your learning while building confidence in presenting ideas in English..

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this English: Communication Skills Level 2 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Communicating with greater fluency and confidence in a range of everyday and professional situations
• Understanding and responding to spoken English across a variety of accents and contexts
• Expressing ideas clearly and effectively in both spoken and written English
• Applying more advanced grammar structures with improved accuracy
• Using appropriate pronunciation, stress, rhythm and intonation for clearer communication
• Reading and interpreting more complex texts, identifying key ideas and meaning
• Organising and presenting information in a clear and structured way
• Delivering a short presentation in English with confidence

Course content

What will be covered in this English: Communication Skills Level 2 course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Speaking and pronunciation:

• Building fluency through discussions, role-plays and structured speaking activities
• Refining pronunciation, including challenging sounds and stress patterns
• Developing natural rhythm and intonation
• Giving and receiving feedback to improve clarity and confidence

Listening skills:

• Listening for main ideas and specific details
• Understanding a range of accents and speaking styles
• Developing note-taking and active listening strategies
• Responding appropriately in real-life situations

Writing skills:

• Structuring clear and effective paragraphs
• Using linking words and transitions
• Understanding formal and informal writing styles
• Reviewing and refining written work

Reading skills:

• Skimming and scanning for efficient reading
• Interpreting meaning, including implied ideas
• Exploring a variety of text types
• Expanding vocabulary through reading

Grammar and accuracy:

• Applying more advanced grammar structures in context
• Improving sentence structure and complexity
• Identifying and correcting common errors

Communication strategies:

• Organising ideas logically in speaking and writing
• Using linking devices and discourse markers
• Managing conversations and contributing effectively

Presentation skills:

• Planning and structuring a short presentation
• Designing clear and engaging presentation content
• Practising delivery and managing nerves
• Presenting to the group and receiving feedback

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this English: Communication Skills Level 2 course for?

This course is suitable for learners who:

• Have completed our English: Communication Skills course or an equivalent intermediate-level course (approximately 60+ hours of learning)
• Feel comfortable communicating in everyday situations
• Want to improve fluency, accuracy and confidence in English
• Are looking to strengthen communication skills for work or study
• Want to develop more advanced language skills across all areas

If you are unsure whether this course is the right level, please contact the College and we’ll be happy to help.

Pre-requisite

To enrol in this course, it is recommended that you:

• Have completed our English: Communication Skills course or have equivalent knowledge
• Feel confident participating in conversations in English

Course venue

Online via Zoom.

Zoom access details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirements:

• A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• All learning materials and resources will be provided by your tutor. No textbook is required for this course.

You may wish to bring:

• A notebook and pen
• An English dictionary (if you would like to purchase a dictionary, your tutor can recommend a suitable option during the first class)

Certificate of completion

Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your commitment to improving your English language skills and can support your personal or professional development.

Additional information

English language bundle

Continue your learning and save — enrol in three English language courses and receive an automatic 15% discount.

What's Next?

This is just the start of learning a wonderful language. Continue building your English skills with our structured English language program.

An overview of our English language courses:

If you're uncertain about meeting the requirements or if this course matches your language proficiency, reach out to the College via phone or email. Our team can help you find the right course level for your skills.