Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll need a Level 1 ESOL Reading qualification, or score at working-towards Level 2 in your initial assessment, before you start. The course runs for 72 hours and focuses on reading in everyday contexts: letters, job applications, newspapers, and workplace documents. It builds the vocabulary and reading skills that support employment and further study.
Who this course is for
This training is suitable for adults aged 19 and above and who do not speak English as a first language. It is ideal for a wide range of individuals, such as unemployed learners wanting to improve their language skills, and employed learners with low income looking to improve their skills in the workplace or progress into further education.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an initial assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an Entry Level 3 ESOL Writing qualification (or equivalent), prior to the course or score at working towards Level 1 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday letters, including official correspondence and bills.
You'll practise reading job adverts and application forms.
You'll build vocabulary for workplace and community settings.
You'll read and interpret newspaper articles and online text.
You'll develop skills to understand written instructions in work and study contexts.
You'll recognise and use reading strategies to find key information in longer texts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at LIBS Training, attending daytime sessions over the course of the programme. Learning is built around reading tasks drawn from real everyday situations: work, community, and social contexts. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that test your reading skills at Level 2. You'll also complete an initial assessment before the course begins, so the programme is matched to your current level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence and workplace documents is a core requirement.
Receptionist: handling written communications, letters, and forms daily.
Retail assistant: reading product information, instructions, and workplace notices.
Care assistant: understanding written care plans and daily logs.
Warehouse operative: reading safety instructions, labels, and delivery notes.
Office administrator: processing written documents and correspondence.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening): round out your English skills across all three areas.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: the recognised GCSE-equivalent qualification in English, accepted by employers and colleges.
Level 3 ESOL or vocational qualifications: once you have Level 2 English, many Level 3 courses in health, business, or childcare become accessible.
