Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time over 5 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for current funding options. This level 2 esol skills for life: reading qualification is designed for learners who already use English confidently at a strong upper-intermediate level and want to develop their reading skills further and prepare for exams. It's a focused, short course that fits around work or other commitments. You'll sit an assessment and speak to a teacher before enrolling to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
You have passed your Level 1 exams or understand and use English confidently at a strong upper-intermediate level. You have very good study skills. In this class, you will develop your English and prepare for exams.
Entry requirements
At our Advice & Guidance days, you will take a test and speak to a teacher before you can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/departments/essential skills/how do i enrol
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts at Level 2.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
You'll recognise how texts are structured and how language is used for effect.
You'll develop the reading strategies needed to approach exam-style questions.
You'll build the skills to read more independently in everyday and work contexts.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll work through reading texts and exam-style tasks with a teacher. Assessment is by a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. Before you enrol, you'll take a placement test and speak to a teacher at one of the college's Advice and Guidance days to confirm this is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Waterloo Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear reading skills valued in most customer-facing roles.
Administrative assistant: reading and processing documents is a core daily task.
Healthcare support worker: reading care plans, instructions, and records accurately.
Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and workplace communications.
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices, pick lists, and delivery documentation.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Listening and Speaking): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the recognised GCSE English equivalent, accepted by employers and colleges across the UK.
Level 3 ESOL or Access to Higher Education Diploma: if you want to move into further study or higher-level training in English for speakers of other languages.
