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Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Falmouth – Falmouth Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 30 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on reading skills in English, helping you understand written texts used in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning. This is a free esol skills for life: reading course for adults who want to improve their English and gain a recognised qualification.

Who this course is for

This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as notices, letters, and signs.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll follow written instructions in simple, clear language.
  • You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are trying to communicate.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, with a teacher supporting you throughout. Assessment is through a written reading test set by City and Guilds. Your teacher will prepare you for this during the course. There is no coursework portfolio for this Award; the final test is the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Care assistant: understanding care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and notices
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and process instructions
  • Cleaner or domestic worker: reading product instructions and rotas
  • School or nursery support worker: reading notices and simple communications

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 2, you can move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, which many employers ask for. You could also add ESOL qualifications in Writing and Speaking and Listening alongside Reading to build a fuller set of English skills.

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