Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College during the day, part-time, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop your English reading skills as a speaker of another language, working through 66 hours of classroom-based learning at Entry Level 2. The course covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and building confidence with written English in everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of written text.
You'll follow written instructions and simple notices.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Francis St Calderdale College. Classes are part-time and run during the day. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written texts. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; assessment is task-based and linked directly to the skills you practise in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College 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: following written safety and stock notices
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, labels, and instructions
Care assistant: understanding written care notes and guidance
Retail assistant: reading price labels, stock sheets, and notices
School or nursery support worker: reading basic classroom materials
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 2 qualification, you can move on to:
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): to build your wider English skills alongside reading.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): for those ready to work toward more independent use of written English.
