Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at Harlesden Library Plus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 14 weeks and focuses on building your English reading skills. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. These entry level ESOL classes are designed for adults who use English as a second or other language. The course covers reading for everyday situations, helping you use English more confidently at home 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 key information in everyday written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll read and respond to straightforward written instructions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Harlesden Library Plus. Learning is practical and task-based, working with real written materials. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand at Entry Level 2.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harlesden Library Plus 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 written guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock information and written communications
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, instructions, and notices
Kitchen assistant: reading food labels, hygiene notices, and rotas
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 all four areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): move toward Level 1 English, which many employers and further education courses recognise.
