Course overview

Polish your reading skills in English! This ESOL level1/ 2 course teaches you advanced knowledge to help you read and analyse a variety of texts in English. Perfect your reading skills in English while practising critical thinking. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your reading to help you improve your English language skills . Improved reading and comprehension skills can open doors to work and study options in the UK. This ESOL reading course builds on skills you are learning at level 1 and focusses on reading interesting and variety of texts which will improve your vocabulary , grammar and help you with future Esol / functional skills exams . This is an English course for adults and is aimed at speakers of other languages.

Course description

This ESOL level 1/ 2 course focuses on how to improve reading skills in English. This is an interactive course where you will :

• Read a variety of texts (fictional and factual) and combine it with writing elements and features to produce texts with a specific purpose (to inform, entertain, persuade etc.)

• Recognise the appropriate level of detail required in different reading situations/ contexts.

• Comprehend information to answer questions and analyse texts in details to infer meaning and content

• Discuss reading texts with your colleagues in a relaxed and informal environment.

• Engage in presentation of views related to classroom topics

• Develop and expand key grammar tools associated to enhance your reading

• Have a clear understanding of how to use punctuation while reading

• Develop a high level of vocabulary and apply it in the reading context

• Prepare for any future English related exams

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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