Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at Ashby Community Hub, part-time during the day. This course is for adult speakers of other languages who want to develop their English reading skills. You must be 19 or over on 31 August 2025 and resident in England to enrol. A registration fee applies. The course runs for 60 hours. You'll work on reading texts, understanding meaning, and building the skills employers and further study expect at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This course is for adult speakers of other languages who wish to learn or improve their English skills.
Entry requirements
You must be 19+ on 31 August 2026 and resident in England and in the Greater Lincolnshire County Combined Authority.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll understand how texts are organised and structured.
You'll read and respond to information, instructions, and descriptions.
You'll build accuracy and speed when reading English texts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Ashby Community Hub. Learning is part-time and takes place during the day. You'll work through reading tasks and activities in class, with support from a tutor. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Gateway Qualifications. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that Level 2 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashby Community Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: understanding written safety and stock information.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Retail assistant: reading product labels, rotas, and written communications.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and written instructions.
Office administrator: reading correspondence and documents in English.
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.
Level 2 Functional Skills English: a broader English qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
Level 3 ESOL qualifications: if you want to progress to higher-level study or more demanding roles.
