Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, part-time during the day, over 30 weeks. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on developing your reading skills in English within a supportive adult learning environment. You'll work toward a recognised level 2 esol skills for life: reading qualification at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit around other commitments.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, notices, and articles.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
You'll follow the sequence of information in longer texts.
You'll understand how vocabulary and language choices affect meaning.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Falmouth Adult Education Centre, with a qualified ESOL tutor. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll read and respond to written texts under timed conditions. Your tutor will prepare you throughout the course so you know what to expect before you sit the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written English helps in most customer-facing roles.
Retail sales assistant: reading product information, instructions, and communications.
Care assistant: reading care plans, notes, and workplace documents.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, instructions, and health and safety guidance.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and correspondence.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English qualification with spoken communication.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and speaking, and is recognised as a GCSE equivalent by many employers.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen field, once your English is at the level employers expect.
