Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, making it manageable alongside family or other commitments. You'll develop your English reading skills at Level 2, covering the kind of texts and written material you encounter in everyday life and work. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level before you start.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including formal documents and everyday written material.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in longer or more complex texts.
You'll understand how language and layout are used to convey meaning in different types of writing.
You'll follow the meaning of texts written for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
You'll read and respond to texts that use formal and informal register.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at Brooklands College in Ashford. Learning is built around reading tasks and activities that reflect real written English. Assessment is through tasks and exercises set by Ascentis, which test your reading skills at Level 2. There is no written exam in a traditional sense; you'll complete assessed reading tasks as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands 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 notices
Care assistant: reading care plans, records, and workplace documents
Warehouse operative: following written safety and operational instructions
Receptionist: reading and processing written communications
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading tasks in school settings
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): pairs well with this qualification if you want to strengthen your written English alongside reading.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Listening and Speaking): rounds out your ESOL Skills for Life qualification set.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL or English qualification: for those looking to progress further in education or work.
