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Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Taunton

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, part-time during the day. Fees may apply if you are 19 or over. If you are 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free.

The course runs over 11 weeks. You will develop your English reading skills, working through texts and tasks at Level 2. Topics cover understanding different types of written material, finding key information, and reading for meaning. Classes are daytime, so the pace suits those fitting study around other commitments.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading).

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a range of texts, including letters, articles, and notices.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
  • You'll understand how texts are organised and why writers structure them differently.
  • You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll read for detail, picking out specific facts and evidence.
  • You'll recognise the purpose and audience of different types of writing.

How you will learn

You will study in a classroom at Taunton College with a tutor. Learning is built around reading tasks using real written materials. You will be assessed through a formal reading test set by Pearson Edexcel. The test is taken under exam conditions and covers the skills you have practised during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, reads and responds to written customer queries.
  • Administrative assistant, handles written correspondence and documents at work.
  • Retail team member, reads product information, notices, and workplace instructions.
  • Healthcare support worker, reads care plans and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative, reads safety notices, instructions, and delivery documents.
  • Classroom teaching assistant, supports pupils and reads school communications.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Award, to build your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (listening and speaking) Award, to round out your English communication skills.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English, a widely recognised qualification that employers and colleges accept as a GCSE English equivalent.
  • Level 3 ESOL qualification, if you want to study English at a higher level after completing Level 2.
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