Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. Contact the college directly for details. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on developing your reading skills in English. Classes run over approximately 55 hours at a manageable pace. You'll work toward the Ascentis Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Certificate, a recognised entry level esol skills for life: reading qualification.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as notices, signs, and forms.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow the sequence of information in simple written texts.
You'll recognise how texts are organised to help you find information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other students. Learning is practical and task-based, working with everyday reading materials. Assessment is through a set task or test that checks your reading skills at Entry Level 2. Your teacher will guide you through the work and help you prepare for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reads product labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Care assistant: reads care plans, notices, and workplace documents.
Warehouse operative: reads safety signs, labels, and delivery notes.
Cleaner or caretaker: reads instructions, rotas, and health and safety notices.
Kitchen assistant: reads menus, labels, and food hygiene guidance.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, building on the reading skills you've gained.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across other areas.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Combined): covers reading, writing, and communication together at the next level.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves toward the English qualification recognised by many UK employers.
