Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks. It covers reading skills in English for speakers of other languages, helping you understand everyday texts, signs, and written information. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple written texts in English.
You'll recognise and use common everyday vocabulary.
You'll identify the main point or message in a piece of writing.
You'll read signs, notices, and everyday documents with greater confidence.
You'll understand how words and sentences are structured in written English.
You'll practise reading in real-life contexts such as forms, instructions, and short passages.
How you will learn
Classes are delivered in a classroom at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus. You'll learn through guided reading activities, group work, and teacher-led sessions. Assessment is based on tasks and exercises that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus 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: reading safety signs, labels, and pick lists
Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock information and written communications
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, instructions, and notices
Kitchen assistant: reading food labels, menus, and hygiene instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across other areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
