Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course builds your ability to read and understand English texts, from everyday signs and notices to longer written material. It is designed for adults whose first language is not English. The course typically takes one year. A strong entry level esol skills for life: reading qualification for anyone learning English in the UK.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain ESOL Reading Entry 2 (Sep Start)(19+)

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, familiar texts in English.
  • You'll identify the main points in simple written material.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday life.
  • You'll understand written instructions, signs, and notices.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll read simple sentences and short paragraphs with growing confidence.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street. Reading tasks and activities are used throughout the course to develop your skills. Assessment is through tasks that reflect real reading situations, testing your ability to understand written English at Entry Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street 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 instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and written communications
  • Cleaner or domestic operative: following written schedules and instructions
  • School support worker: reading classroom materials and notices

What you could study next

  • ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 3: the next step up in reading skills for English for speakers of other languages.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2: develop your written English alongside your reading.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 2: build your spoken English to complement your reading skills.

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