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Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Brent – Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library

Cost£302.40
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and is designed to fit around other commitments. You'll develop your English reading skills in a classroom setting, working at a pace that suits you. This entry level esol skills for life reading course covers the reading skills you use in everyday life and at work. English for speakers of other languages who want to build practical reading ability in UK contexts. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll follow written instructions and signs.
  • You'll identify key information in simple written materials such as forms and notices.
  • You'll build your understanding of how written English is structured at entry level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Willesden Green Library. Learning is practical and task-focused, using real written materials relevant to everyday situations. Assessment is through tasks completed during the course, matched to Entry Level 1 reading skills. There are no written exams. Your progress is reviewed as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and written rotas
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written task sheets and schedules

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 Award, you can move on to higher levels of the ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 build your reading skills further. From there, Functional Skills English at Level 1 and Level 2 are the next steps. Level 2 Functional Skills English is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English and is accepted by many employers and colleges.

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