Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Brent – College of North West London

Cost£180.00
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day. This 12-week course is for adults who want to develop their English reading skills. It covers reading and understanding everyday texts in English, helping you build the skills you need for work, study, and daily life. These entry level ESOL skills for life reading classes are designed for English for speakers of other languages, and your entry requirements will be assessed individually before you start.

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 texts in everyday English.
  • You'll identify key information in signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life in the UK.
  • You'll understand the meaning of simple sentences and short paragraphs.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at College of North West London. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. There is no written exam. Your work is assessed as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London 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 and delivery notes
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and daily records
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and notices
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas and health and safety guidance

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering slightly longer and more varied texts.
  • Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening): broaden your English skills alongside reading.
  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Combined): covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking together at the next level.

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