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Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Barking and Dagenham – Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
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 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, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for details. This entry level esol skills for life: reading course is designed for english for speakers of other languages who want to develop their reading skills in English. Classes run over 55 hours at a manageable pace.

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 in English.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday life.
  • You'll follow written instructions and signs.
  • You'll identify the main point in a simple written passage.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at the centre. Reading tasks, group work, and guided practice with your tutor are central to the course. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand. There is no formal written exam at this entry level.

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

  • You'll build the English reading skills that support many entry-level roles.
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and packing instructions.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: reading rotas, instructions, and notices.
  • School support worker: reading classroom materials alongside pupils.

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you could move on to the Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life Reading Qualification to keep building your English reading skills. You might also study ESOL Skills for Life in Writing or Speaking and Listening at the same level. Further along, Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 are recognised by UK employers as the equivalent of a GCSE in English.

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