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Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Newquay – Newquay Link Into Learning

CostFREE
Duration18 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 Newquay. Classes run at Newquay Link Into Learning. This is an English for speakers of other languages course, taught in a supportive adult environment at a manageable part-time pace. Daytime classes run over 30 weeks, giving you time to build your reading skills in English alongside other commitments. You'll work toward a free esol skills for life: reading qualification recognised across the UK.

Who this course is for

ESOL Skills for Life is for anyone based in the UK for whom English is a second or additional language.

These qulifications focus on the language used in everyday situations, helping learners into work or function more effectively in an English-speking environment.

This is a 54 guided learning hours course taught over 18 weeks, leading to a City and Guilds qualification. There will be one class a week for 3 hours.

ESOL is delivered in weekly group sessions, with further learning activities done in your own time. Please note that you will need to attend weekly and complete the homework set by the tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
  • You'll identify key information from signs, notices, and simple documents.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand the main point of a short written passage.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll read simple instructions and follow written directions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Newquay Link Into Learning. Learning is practical and focused on everyday reading tasks. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll complete the test when your tutor agrees you're ready. There is no coursework portfolio for this Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newquay Link Into Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - reading product info, emails, and notices
  • Care assistant - reading care plans and written instructions
  • Retail assistant - reading labels, stock sheets, and rotas
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety signs and picking lists
  • Cleaner or caretaker - reading schedules and COSHH labels
  • Kitchen assistant - reading menus, orders, and food safety notices

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up, covering longer and more complex texts.
  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) - to build a fuller set of English skills at the same level.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English - combines reading, writing, and speaking into one qualification and moves you closer to Level 1.
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