Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and is open to adult learners. It builds your English reading skills in everyday situations, helping you understand written texts, signs, and simple documents. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course for adults who use English as a second or other language. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 point in everyday written materials such as notices, signs, 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 vocabulary used in everyday life and work situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a tutor and other adult learners. Learning is activity-based, working through reading tasks and exercises in class. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass this test to earn your Award. Your tutor will prepare you for it throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product information, instructions, and messages.
Warehouse operative: reading labels, pick lists, and safety notices.
Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written instructions.
Retail assistant: reading stock information and written communications.
Cleaner or catering assistant: reading rotas, instructions, and health and safety signs.
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 (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Combined): a broader qualification covering reading, writing, and communication at the next level.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by UK employers.
