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Level 2 Award ESOL Skills for Life (Writing)

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 2Stepping stonesAward13 weeksPart time

What the college says

This Level 2 ESOL course is designed to help you develop your English skills and build confidence using the language in everyday situations, as well as in education and the workplace. Throughout the course, you will focus on three key areas: Reading - You will practise reading a variety of practical, real-world texts, including formal letters, leaflets, newsletters, and newspaper articles, as well as fiction such as short stories. You will learn to identify different text types, their purposes, and key features. In addition, you will develop a range of reading strategies to understand main ideas, find important details, recognise the writers attitude, and work out meaning from context. Writing - You will learn to produce a range of written texts, such as emails, blog posts, articles, and narratives, across different topics. The course will support you in organising your writing, selecting an appropriate level of formality, and improving your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Speaking and Listening - This part of the course will help you become both a confident speaker and an effective listener. You will take part in discussions on a variety of topics and deliver short informative talks to small groups. You will practise group conversations, asking and answering questions, sharing opinions, and responding to others. You will also listen to short recordings to identify the main ideas and key details. In addition, you will work on your pronunciation and expand your grammar and

What you need to get on

Entry Level (Foundation) - No formal entry requirements but you will need to pass an assessment test to demonstrate you are suitable for this level.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Old Street

    Old Street, ASHTON UNDER LYNE, OL6 7SF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 March 2027 · ASHTON UNDER LYNE

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