Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, full-time during the day. Over the course of a year, you'll develop your English reading skills to Level 2 standard. The course covers reading a range of texts, understanding meaning, and working with written English in everyday and work contexts. The level 2 esol skills for life (reading) classes are taught in the classroom, with support from your tutor throughout. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including formal and informal written material.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in what you read.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how language is used for different purposes.
You'll read and respond to texts relevant to everyday life and the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College, working with a tutor and other learners. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a formal reading test. You'll read and respond to written texts under timed conditions. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence, emails, and product information
Retail assistant: understanding written instructions, labels, and stock information
Care assistant: reading care plans, notes, and written guidance
Warehouse operative: following written safety and operational instructions
Receptionist: reading and processing written communications
School support assistant: reading classroom and administrative materials
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Award: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Listening and Speaking) Award: round out your English communication skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges as a GCSE equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL qualification: if you want to continue developing your English to a higher level.
