Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Level 2)

What we’ll cover

• Recognise a broad range of prefixes, suffixes, and root words in common vocabulary

• Learn critical reading skills to help you evaluate and compare information from different sources

• Understand the structure of written arguments and identify the main points of view.

• Recognise and understand metaphors, similes, clichés and idioms in English.

• Explore texts that can have multiple purposes depending on the reader’s point of view.

This ESOL level 2 course focuses on how to improve reading skills for adults.

You need previous knowledge to take this course, that’s why you’ll need to do a skills check to enrol. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level.

Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.

When you complete this module, you can continue with other ESOL skills for life level 2 courses. This is the highest level ESOL qualification we offer. There are also writing and speaking and listening courses.

There are “Get Ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course.

What to expect

This ESOL reading course takes around 110 hours to complete.

Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study online ESOL courses. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.

If you’d like to learn digital skills to help you study online, you can also take our Canvas course for ESOL learners.

The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have.

The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to be able to take these ESOL classes comfortably.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.