Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus, full-time during the day. You'll develop your English reading skills at Level 2, covering the range of texts and comprehension tasks assessed in the English Speaking Board qualification. The course takes one year. Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) classes are taught in the classroom, giving you regular contact time and structured support throughout. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including formal and informal written material.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in texts you read.
You'll understand how writers use language and structure to communicate meaning.
You'll follow written instructions and extract relevant information accurately.
You'll recognise vocabulary used in everyday and work-related contexts.
You'll read and respond to texts at the level expected in everyday life and employment.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Tresham College Corby Campus, with daytime sessions throughout the year. Learning is supported by your tutor and structured around the English Speaking Board assessment requirements. Assessment for the Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a reading test set by the English Speaking Board. You'll sit the assessment when you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby 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 communications.
Warehouse operative: following written safety instructions and delivery documentation.
Receptionist: reading and processing written enquiries and messages.
Administrator: handling written workplace documents and correspondence.
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: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL or Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you want to move into further study or higher-level training.
