Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and focuses on building your English reading skills as an english for speakers of other languages learner. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you. The course covers reading for everyday situations, helping you use English personally and at work.
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 on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in everyday written material.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in personal and work contexts.
You'll follow written instructions and notices.
You'll read and respond to simple forms and documents.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time, meeting during the day. You'll work through reading tasks and activities in class, practising with real written texts. Assessment is through tasks that show what you can read and understand, in line with the Entry Level 2 standard for the Ascentis Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading).
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service 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 plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and workplace notices
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and instructions
School support worker: reading classroom materials and notices
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you could move on to:
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): to develop other areas of your English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together.
