Free Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Hackney – New City College Hackney Campus – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Feb 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, full-time during the day. This esol skills for life (reading) qualification focuses on developing your ability to read and understand written English across a range of everyday and work-related texts. The course runs for 16 weeks. It is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You will sit an assessment set by the English Speaking Board.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of everyday written texts in English.
  • You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
  • You'll read texts written for different purposes, such as forms, notices, and articles.
  • You'll develop your understanding of how written English is structured.

How you will learn

You will study in the classroom at New City College Hackney Campus. Learning is delivered through guided reading activities, group work, and practice tasks. Assessment is set and marked by the English Speaking Board. You will complete a reading assessment that tests your ability to understand and respond to written texts at Level 2.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - reading correspondence, emails, and notices
  • Retail sales assistant - reading product information and instructions
  • Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety signs, labels, and pick lists
  • Receptionist - reading and processing written communications
  • Office administrator - reading and responding to written documents

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.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English - a broader English qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
  • Level 3 ESOL or English qualifications - if you want to progress to further study or higher-level work.

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