Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. The course runs over 4 months and focuses on building your English reading skills. It covers the reading tasks you meet in everyday life and at work, making it useful if you are learning English as an additional language. There are no specific entry requirements. Contact the college to find out more and confirm your starting point.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 6014189X | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify key information in simple written materials.
You'll follow written instructions in familiar situations.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life and work.
You'll understand the main points of short, straightforward texts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at South Tyneside College with full-time daytime sessions. Learning is practical and based on reading tasks drawn from everyday situations. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will guide you through the work and check your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - reading product info, instructions, and messages
Warehouse operative - following written safety notices and pick lists
Care assistant - reading care notes and daily instructions
Retail assistant - reading labels, signs, and stock information
Cleaner or facilities operative - following written cleaning schedules
Kitchen assistant - reading food labels and basic written instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up in reading skills, moving toward Level 1.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2 - develop your written English alongside your reading.
ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 2 - round out your English for work and daily life.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication.
