Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading at Cornwall Adult Education Service

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

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Part-time daytime sessions run over 30 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on reading in English, helping you understand everyday texts, signs, and written information. You'll study in a supportive adult environment alongside other English for speakers of other languages learners. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.

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, everyday texts such as signs, notices, and simple instructions.
  • You'll identify the main points in a piece of writing.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand how texts are organised and what they are for.
  • You'll build your ability to read information relevant to home, work, and community settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Assessment is through reading tasks set by City and Guilds. These tasks test your ability to understand written texts at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will guide you through practice activities in class to prepare you for assessment.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: understanding written safety signs and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, notices, and stock information
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and schedules
  • School support worker: reading classroom materials and notices

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and reading tasks.
  • 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: build all four English skills together.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.

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