Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll build your English reading skills at Entry Level 2, working through around 60 hours of classroom-based learning at a manageable pace. The course covers reading everyday texts in English, helping you understand written information more confidently. It suits anyone learning English as an additional language who wants to improve their reading. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple everyday texts in English.
You'll identify the main points in written information.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll follow simple written instructions and notices.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read texts linked to familiar topics such as home, work, and community.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at St Helens College, with a tutor guiding your reading skills through structured activities. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll practise reading a range of texts during the course to prepare for this. The test checks your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reads labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: follows written safety and stock instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads rotas, notices, and product instructions.
Care assistant: reads care notes and written guidance.
Kitchen assistant: follows written recipes and hygiene instructions.
School support worker: reads classroom materials and notices.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
Entry Level 2 or 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across other areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
