Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Maldon. Classes run at ACL Harlow and The Library, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, and fees may apply for others. Each session is one hour, making it easy to fit around other commitments. The course develops your English reading skills at Level 2, building the foundation you need to move on to Functional Skills English.
Who this course is for
Get ready for your next qualification. This course supports ESOL learners to develop the English skills needed to progress confidently to Functional Skills English.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts written for different purposes.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how language is used to convey meaning.
You'll develop the reading strategies needed for everyday and work-related documents.
You'll build the reading skills required to progress to Functional Skills English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. Reading activities are based on real texts and tasks. Assessment for the Ascentis Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a formal reading test. Your tutor will prepare you for this during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Harlow and The Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence, emails, and instructions at work.
Retail assistant: understanding product information, labels, and workplace documents.
Care assistant: reading care plans, notices, and written guidance.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and operational instructions.
Classroom or nursery support assistant: reading resources and communications.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 2: the next step after this course, and the qualification recognised by employers and colleges as a GCSE English equivalent. The provider specifically recommends this route.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills alongside the reading qualification.
Level 3 courses in your chosen subject area: once you have Functional Skills English Level 2, many Level 3 courses become accessible.
