ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading Entry Level 2 (CAR26S037)
Curriculum area: ESOL
- Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
- End date: Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Number of weeks: 8
- Time: 10:00 - 14:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Carlisle Library, 11 Globes Lane, The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA3 8NX
- Tutor: Jenny Stevenson
- Free Course
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About the course
The Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are based on the National Standards for Adult Literacy and are closely related to the ESOL Core Curriculum. They are designed specifically for people living in Britain and focus on preparing you, the learner, for the world of work or citizenship. The primary aim of the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life qualifications is to assist you to become independent of others (such as interpreters or translators; be they professionals, family or friends) when interacting with native English-speakers, both in a work environment and elsewhere.
By improving your communication and fluency in English, you will significantly improve your employability skills. This reading class allows you to improve your skills and knowledge with expert support and guidance from one of our highly skilled ESOL tutors. This qualification allows you to progress in work and life and can open opportunities to progress within the ESOL Skills for life Curriculum offer and our other curricula.
How the course will be delivered
Your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles to ensure you achieve your full potential. This course will be taught in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, where your individual needs are catered for. Teaching, learning and assessment are carried out through formally taught sessions, discussion, and group work, supported with worksheets, role-play, activity cards, games, practise papers, homework, evaluation and feedback. You must be able to complete work outside of class time and access to a laptop or tablet would be useful.
What you'll need to bring
Pen, Notepad and Folder
Entry requirements
No previous formal qualifications are required for entry to this qualification at Entry Level 2. Before you can enrol, you will need to have an initial assessment to make sure the course is suitable for you. You can contact your centre to arrange for this to take place. If you already study with us, your current tutor can help you. Please make sure you can attend classes regularly, every class if you can, because this gives you the best chance of succeeding and improving your English skills.
Next steps
This course will get you on the next step towards ESOL Entry Level 3 Skills for Life qualifications. Learners may progress through the levels from their individual starting point.
Additional transferable skills:
You will further improve your teamworking skills by working with your peers. You will also develop deeper problem solving and independent study skills. Your time management skills will also be enhanced.
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Contact us
Centre: Carlisle Adult Learning
Contact number: 01228 227304
Email address: carlisleadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk