Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course focuses on English reading skills at Level 2 and typically takes 5 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure 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 texts, including formal and informal documents.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written texts.
You'll understand how language and layout are used to organise information.
You'll recognise the purpose and audience of different types of written material.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus during evening sessions. Assessment is through a formal reading examination set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the exam through classroom activities, practice texts, and guided reading tasks throughout the course.
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 product information
Office administrator: handling written documents and reports
Healthcare support worker: reading care plans and workplace guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock information, labels, and instructions
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading tasks
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and delivery documentation
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) - develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) - round out your English communication skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - a broader English qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL qualifications - if you want to progress to higher-level English study.
