Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills to Level 2, covering the kind of reading tasks you meet in everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This is for learners who wish to gain ESOL Reading Level 2 (Sep Start)(19+)
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including formal and informal writing.
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 read and interpret texts used in everyday situations, such as notices, letters, and articles.
You'll understand how writers use language and structure to communicate meaning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. Assessment for the Ascentis Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a formal reading test. Your tutor will prepare you for this during your classes, using a range of reading materials and practice tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - reading correspondence and product information confidently
Retail assistant - understanding written instructions, labels, and notices
Care assistant - reading care plans, records, and workplace documents
Warehouse operative - following written safety and operational instructions
Receptionist - reading and processing written communications
School support assistant - reading and interpreting classroom and school materials
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 skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 2 - a qualification recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to GCSE English, useful if you want to apply for further training or work.
Level 3 ESOL or Access to HE Diploma - if you want to progress to higher-level study or professional training.
