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Free Entry Level 2 English Reading Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 English Reading Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll work on reading for meaning, building your ability to understand everyday texts, signs, forms, and written information. Topics include finding key information, understanding the purpose of a text, and making sense of what you read.

You'll start with a short information and guidance session to find the right level for you. The course leads to an Entry Level reading qualification.

Who this course is for

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify the main idea in a piece of writing.
  • You'll find key information in everyday texts such as forms, letters, and notices.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll understand why a text has been written and who it is for.
  • You'll follow written instructions in everyday situations.
  • You'll read and understand simple signs, labels, and short passages.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Wellington House with a tutor and other learners. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. You'll practise reading a range of everyday texts and discuss what they mean. Assessment is based on tasks and activities completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, reads product information, labels, and instructions daily.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans, notices, and written guidance at work.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety signs and picking instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas, instructions, and health and safety notices.
  • Kitchen assistant, reads recipes, allergen labels, and food hygiene guidance.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 English Reading Course, the next step up in reading skills.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 Functional Skills English, covers reading, writing, and speaking together.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, a broader English qualification recognised by employers.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the qualification employers accept as equivalent to a GCSE in English.
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