Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus. This full-time daytime course builds your ability to read and understand English at Level 2, the level employers and colleges recognise as confident, independent reading. The course runs over one year. You'll work toward an English Speaking Board level 2 esol skills for life (reading) qualification, covering the reading skills you need for work, study, and everyday life.
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 writing.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
You'll understand vocabulary used in everyday and work-related contexts.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how language is used for different purposes.
You'll read and respond to longer, more complex pieces of writing.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Kettering Campus, with full-time daytime attendance over the year. Learning is built around reading tasks and texts. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a formal reading examination. Your tutor will prepare you for this throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering 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.
Healthcare support worker: reading care plans, guidance, and patient information.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and operational instructions.
Office administrator: reading and processing written communications.
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading tasks in a school setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills alongside your reading qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Level 3 ESOL or Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you want to move into further study or higher-level training once your English is at Level 2.
