Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life: reading qualification focuses on building your reading skills in English alongside speaking, listening, and writing. The course runs for 34 weeks and also covers employability skills and everyday life in the UK, making it useful for english for work and wider communication. You'll also study Functional Skills Maths as part of your programme. No formal qualifications are needed to join.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
You'll practise speaking and listening in real situations.
You'll build your English writing skills.
You'll learn vocabulary and language for daily life in the UK.
You'll develop employability skills and learn about the world of work.
You'll study Functional Skills Maths alongside your English.
You'll take part in educational and cultural visits as part of your learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at John Ruskin College, with daytime sessions five days a week. Teaching covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll be assessed through coursework and tasks that reflect everyday English use. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 34-week course. Your teachers will track your progress and support you at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses everyday English reading and communication.
Retail sales assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions on the job.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety notices.
Catering assistant: reading menus, orders, and workplace documents.
Cleaner or facilities operative: understanding written rotas and instructions.
Care assistant: reading care notes and communicating with colleagues.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 3 (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening): the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 2.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading and writing for everyday and work contexts.
Functional Skills English Level 1: moves you toward the level employers and colleges most commonly ask for.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3: if you want to continue developing your maths alongside your English.
