Free Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Lambeth – Lambeth Adult Learning – Evening

CostFREE
Duration72 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, in the evening so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This esol skills for life (reading) course focuses on reading letters, newspapers, job adverts, and everyday documents in English. You'll build vocabulary and develop the reading skills that employers look for. The course runs for 72 hours part-time. You'll need a Level 1 ESOL Reading qualification or equivalent, or score at working towards Level 2 in your initial assessment.

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 Level 1 ESOL Reading qualification (or equivalent), prior to the course or score at working towards Level 2 in your initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday documents such as letters, forms, and notices.
  • You'll develop vocabulary to help you in work and daily life.
  • You'll practise reading job adverts and understanding application requirements.
  • You'll read and interpret newspapers and other public information texts.
  • You'll build skills in understanding written instructions and workplace communications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning. Teaching covers reading tasks drawn from everyday work, community, and social situations. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that reflect real reading contexts. Before the course begins, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm Level 2 is the right starting point, followed by an Information, Advice and Guidance session.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading correspondence and written instructions at work.
  • Receptionist: handling written communications and documents daily.
  • Retail assistant: reading product information, notices, and workplace materials.
  • Care assistant: understanding written care plans and workplace documentation.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety notices, labels, and written instructions.
  • Hospitality worker: reading menus, rotas, and workplace communications.

What you could study next

Once you hold the level 2 esol skills for life (reading) qualification, you could move into other English skills areas. The Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) and Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) qualifications round out your English at this level. From there, Functional Skills English Level 2 is a recognised next step for learners aiming toward further education, apprenticeships, or employment that requires a GCSE-equivalent English qualification.

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