Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Newham. Classes run at Mary Ward Centre. This course suits people who can speak some English but find reading more difficult. Some students may not read or write in their own language either. Daytime classes run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course typically takes 9 months. You'll work toward an esol skills for life (reading) qualification that develops your confidence with written English at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who can speak some English but find reading and writing more difficult. Some students might not be able to read or write in their own language.
Entry requirements
This course is for people who can speak some English but find reading and writing more difficult. Some students might not be able to read or write in their own language.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, signs, and forms.
You'll identify the main points and details in written English.
You'll understand how words and sentences are structured in English.
You'll read texts used in daily life, work, and study.
You'll build your vocabulary for reading in English.
You'll practise reading at a pace that suits your current level.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Mary Ward Centre, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is practical and based on real reading tasks. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a reading test. Your teacher will prepare you for this throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Mary Ward Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
Retail assistant: understanding product labels, signs, and rotas.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Office administrator: reading correspondence and documents.
What you could study next
Once you complete the Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course, you could move on to:
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) to round out your English skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English and is accepted by many employers and colleges.
A vocational qualification in your chosen field, where strong English reading skills are a practical requirement.
