Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus, so you can fit study around your day. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll take an English assessment when you enrol, and your tutor will use it to place you at the right level. The course focuses on reading skills in English for everyday life and work situations. It typically takes up to one year part-time.
Who this course is for
At many of our campuses across Birmingham, we have ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for adults, catered to individual needs and levels that work for you; from Pre-Entry to Level 1 and part-time courses during the day, evening and at the weekends. Our ESOL courses will help to support and develop confidence with English, supported by highly experienced ESOL tutors. As part of the programme you will also be working on improving your maths together with developing IT and employability skills. Classes are designed to support you with English in everyday life and preparing you for work, progression onto further study and employment.
Entry requirements
Depending on your prior qualification will depend on your level of course you are enrolled onto. There are no formal entry requirements, you will take an English assessment to find out what your current level of English is in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This will help and your tutor to identify areas that you need to deve
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts in English, such as signs, forms, and notices.
You'll identify the main points and details in short written passages.
You'll build your understanding of vocabulary used in daily life and work.
You'll practise reading skills through real-life situations and tasks.
You'll develop the reading skills needed to move on to higher-level ESOL study or vocational courses.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and use a range of teaching methods including individual work, group work, pair work, role plays, discussions, and presentations. You'll study English through real-life situations. You'll be continually assessed throughout the course to track your progress and support your development.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions, emails, and notices at work
Warehouse operative: understanding safety signs, labels, and written procedures
Care assistant: reading care plans and written communications
Retail assistant: reading product information and workplace documents
Receptionist: reading correspondence and written messages
School support assistant: reading classroom materials and school communications
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 3: the next step up in reading skills for everyday life and work.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing, Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 2: broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or Level 1: a wider English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers across the UK.
