Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This is a free esol skills for life: reading course for adults who use English as a second or additional language and want to develop their reading skills at Level 2. The course runs for around 4 months. You'll work toward the City and Guilds level 2 esol skills for life: reading qualification, which shows employers and colleges that you can read and understand English at a strong intermediate level. Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = TESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60141980 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts, including letters, articles, and instructions.
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 the sequence of information in longer texts.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how language is used for different purposes.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tyne Metropolitan College, attending full-time during the day. Learning is built around reading a variety of texts and practising comprehension skills. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll complete the test when your tutor confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and product information confidently
Retail assistant: understanding written instructions, labels, and notices
Care assistant: reading care plans, notes, and workplace documents
Warehouse operative: following written safety and operational instructions
Receptionist: reading correspondence and written communications at work
Teaching assistant: supporting learners with reading tasks in a classroom
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 communication skills.
Functional Skills English Level 2: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers across the UK when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL qualifications: if you want to progress to higher-level study or professional training.
