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Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Telford

CostFREE
Duration17 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, with daytime sessions across several venues in the borough. If English is not your first language, this course builds your reading skills at a manageable pace over 17 weeks part-time. It suits anyone balancing study with family, work, or other commitments. You'll have a short initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you. This is a recognised esol skills for life: reading qualification for adults learning english in the UK.

Who this course is for

This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more [email protected]. This course is available a various venues across the Borough with start dates throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more. If English is not your first language and you would like to improve your English skills, this course is for you. It has various levels, from complete beginner to more advanced, so you can learn at a level that is suitable for you. You can take courses in reading, speaking and listening and writing with Learn Telford.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have a short assessment before you start to see which is the right level of course for you

The course is free if you are: Unemployed or you are employed and earn less than £25,750 annual gross salary

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August of the Academic Year for which they are enrolling

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, forms, and notices.
  • You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
  • You'll recognise how texts are organised and why writers present information in different ways.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other students. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll read texts and answer questions to show your understanding. There is no coursework portfolio for this Award; the test is the assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and instructions at work
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock procedures
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: understanding product information and written communications
  • School support worker: reading classroom materials and school correspondence
  • Office administrator: handling written documents and correspondence

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 with spoken communication skills.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
  • Level 3 ESOL or English courses: for those who want to progress to higher-level study or professional roles requiring strong written English.
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