Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Cramlington. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build your English reading skills as part of a free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification for adults learning English as a second or other language. This is a recognised entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Certificate, assessed through reading tasks.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow the sequence of information in a simple text.
You'll recognise common punctuation and understand how it affects meaning.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus. Teaching is delivered in small group sessions during the day. Assessment is through reading tasks that test your understanding of written texts. There is no written exam in a formal exam-hall setting. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product information, emails, and notices
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, labels, and workplace notices
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock labels, forms, and staff communications
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills alongside reading.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers and colleges.
