Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 6 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This course is for people whose first language is not English. You'll develop your reading skills in English, building your ability to understand everyday written texts. The course covers reading for meaning, recognising vocabulary, and understanding how written English works. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.
Who this course is for
For learners looking to improve their English skills where their first language is not English
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
You'll recognise and use common English vocabulary in context.
You'll identify the main points and details in short written passages.
You'll understand how sentences and simple texts are structured.
You'll read different types of texts, such as notices, forms, and short articles.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through reading activities, group work, and guided practice with your tutor. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading skills directly, in line with the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 specification. You'll complete a reading assessment to demonstrate what you've learned.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and communications
Warehouse operative: understanding labels, forms, and safety notices
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock information and written notices
Cleaner or caretaker: following written health and safety instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, rotas, and food safety notices
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
