Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, full-time during the day. This course is for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. It develops your English reading skills as part of the ESOL Skills for Life programme, which is designed for speakers of other languages learning English in the UK. The course runs for 16 weeks. You'll practise reading everyday texts, building the skills you need for study, daily life, and english for work.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as notices, forms, and signs.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow the sequence of information in a simple text.
You'll recognise common vocabulary used in everyday and work-related situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. You'll complete set reading tasks as part of the course, and your tutor will track your progress throughout the 16 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading instructions, notices, and messages at work.
Warehouse operative: following written safety signs and work instructions.
Catering assistant: reading menus, labels, and food hygiene notices.
Retail assistant: reading product information and workplace communications.
Care assistant: reading basic written guidance and daily notes.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills, moving toward Level 1.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a wider English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers and colleges.
