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Free Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Tower Hamlets – New City College Poplar Campus

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 19 weeks, giving you time to build your reading skills at a manageable pace. You'll develop your ability to read and understand written English across a range of everyday texts. These esol skills for life (reading) classes are open to learners aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a variety of texts, including letters, articles, and forms.
  • You'll identify the main points and supporting details in written texts.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll recognise how texts are structured and how language is used for different purposes.
  • You'll read and respond to information presented in different formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Poplar Campus. Teaching focuses on reading a range of written texts and practising comprehension skills. Assessment is through a written exam set by the English Speaking Board. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand texts at Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and product information
  • Retail assistant: understanding written instructions and stock information
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Administrator: reading and processing written documents and correspondence
  • Classroom teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading tasks
  • Library assistant: helping others find and use written resources

What you could study next

Once you complete your level 2 esol skills for life qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) to round out your English skills. You might also consider Functional Skills English Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE English equivalent and is accepted by many employers and further education courses.

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