Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 5 months, making it manageable alongside caring responsibilities or other commitments. You'll develop your English reading skills at Level 2, covering the kinds of texts you encounter in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, notices, and articles.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
You'll understand how texts are organised and how language is used for different purposes.
You'll read and respond to texts that use formal and informal language.
You'll build your vocabulary to help you understand a wider range of written English.
You'll practise reading for specific information and reading for general meaning.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, with a tutor guiding your learning. Assessment is through a written examination set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work through reading tasks in class to prepare for the exam. Your tutor will track your progress and help you focus on the areas where you need the most practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus 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, notices, and workplace documents.
Care assistant: reading care plans, guidance notes, and written instructions.
Administrative assistant: handling written communications and office documents.
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices, labels, and delivery paperwork.
Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading-based tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a qualification recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to GCSE English, covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening together.
Level 3 ESOL or English qualification: if you want to progress further in education or access higher-level training.
