Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course at Hugh Baird College Bootle

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

About this course

Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. The course runs over 12 weeks part-time, focusing on reading skills in English for everyday and working life. It covers understanding written texts, following instructions, and reading for information. Completing this level 2 ESOL skills for life qualification shows employers and colleges that you can read English confidently at Level 2. Ascentis Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.

Who this course is for

https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College

Entry requirements

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify the main points and details in written English.
  • You'll follow written instructions accurately.
  • You'll understand how texts are organised and what they are trying to communicate.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hugh Baird College Bootle, working through reading tasks and activities with a tutor. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Ascentis. You'll practise reading different types of texts throughout the course to prepare for the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and instructions at work
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading product information and workplace notices
  • Receptionist: handling written communications and forms
  • School support assistant: supporting reading activities alongside qualified staff

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): pairs well with this reading qualification to strengthen your overall written English.
  • Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): rounds out your English skills for work and daily life.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: a broader English qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Level 3 ESOL qualification: if you want to progress further in English study after completing Level 2.