Free Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Blyth

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Blyth. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 12 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll develop your English reading skills, working through texts and tasks at Level 2. Topics include understanding written information, following instructions, and reading for meaning in everyday and work contexts.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading).

Who this course is for

Adult Learners

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, notices, and articles.
  • You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
  • You'll follow written instructions accurately.
  • You'll understand how texts are organised and why writers make different choices.
  • You'll read and respond to texts used in work and daily life.
  • You'll build your vocabulary for reading in English.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom sessions at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus. Learning is delivered face to face, with reading tasks and activities throughout the course. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll read a range of texts and answer questions to show your understanding. Your tutor will prepare you for the test during your classes.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, reads and responds to written customer queries.
  • Administration assistant, handles written correspondence and documents at work.
  • Retail assistant, reads product information, instructions, and workplace notices.
  • Care worker, reads care plans, reports, and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written instructions and safety notices.
  • Receptionist, reads and processes written information for visitors and staff.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing), builds on your reading skills with written English at the same level.
  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening), rounds out your English communication skills.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised GCSE equivalent in English, useful for work and further study.
  • Level 3 ESOL or English courses, for learners who want to progress to higher-level study or professional roles.

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