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Level 2 Reading

Course Title: ESOL Level 2 Reading

Hours per week: 5

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Brief course description:

This is a 9-week, Level 2 ESOL Reading exam course.

You will develop advanced reading skills to understand and analyse a wide range of real-life texts. You will work with articles, reports, promotional materials, and formal and informal correspondence. You will learn how to find key information quickly, summarise longer texts, and understand the writer’s purpose, tone, and style. You will also learn to recognise how layout, headings, and language features support meaning.

By the end of the course, you will be confident in identifying main points and details, comparing information from different texts, and evaluating how effectively a text communicates its message. You will also be well-prepared for the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life Level 2 Reading exam.

Objectives:

  1. Identify key points and supporting details – for example read a letter of complaint and highlight topic sentences and key details.
  2. Summarise longer texts – For example read a report on a local environmental project and write a short summary of the main findings.
  3. Compare ideas across texts – Analyse two articles on the same topic and list similarities and differences in tone, purpose, and key points.
  4. Recognise persuasive devices – Identify features such as rhetorical questions and repetition in an advert or campaign leaflet.
  5. Follow written instructions accurately – Read multi-step written instructions (e.g., for completing an application process) and answer related comprehension questions.

Entry requirements:

You will need to have completed an ESOL Level 2 Speaking and Listening class or be able to demonstrate language at the required level. This means you will be able to compose a range of texts, both formal and informal, give a structured presentation, take part in formal and informal discussions, read or listen and understand a wide range of real-world texts (e.g. radio programmes, newspaper articles), and use a range of advanced grammatical structures in your speech.

Equipment required:

Please bring to every lesson:

  • A folder
  • Pens & pencils
  • Lined A4 paper
  • A smartphone (if you have one)
  • A reusable water bottle

We will give you the WIFI details in the first lesson.

If you do not have a smart phone or a computer, speak to your tutor.

You will also need a personal Gmail account to access the Google classroom, which will be used for submitting coursework and accessing course materials. If you do not have a Gmail account speak to your tutor.

What courses can I go on to:

There are other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course:

  • ESOL Level 2 Writing Exam Class
  • IELTS Preparation Course
  • How to be a Successful Volunteer
  • Introduction to Functional Skills English Level 1/2
  • Functional Skills English Level 1/2
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1/2
  • Digital Skills Level 1/2

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact ESOLAdvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk

What examination is there:

You will undertake the Ascentis Level 2 Reading exam in the classroom with your teacher.

There are four tasks:

  • Task 1: Locate information in a single text.
  • Task 2: Summarise main points from a longer text.
  • Task 3: Compare ideas from more than one text.
  • Task 4: Identify how a text’s features achieve its purpose.

The exam tasks are an important part of your course you MUST come to all your classes.

How will I know I am making progress:

At the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about which parts of your English you need to practise most and help you create an individual learning plan. Throughout the course, you will have a tutorial meeting to discuss your strengths, areas for improvement, and any problems you may have. You will keep a folder with your work, which will help you review your learning outside of class. Your tutor will give you regular feedback on your class work and homework to help you improve. To make progress, you need to attend all your classes and do work outside of class.

You will lose your place if your attendance is less than 80%.

Other info:

One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. You will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:

  • Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
  • Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
  • Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
  • Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
  • Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.

By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.

Extra support

We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.