Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks. It focuses on building your English reading skills as part of the ESOL Skills for Life programme, which is designed for english for speakers of other languages living and working in the UK. You'll work through reading tasks matched to Entry Level 2, covering everyday texts, signs, forms, and short passages. The course is open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify key information in simple written materials.
You'll follow the meaning of short passages written in plain English.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life and work.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of written text.
You'll practise reading forms and other documents you may encounter in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Hackney Campus, working through reading activities with a teacher and other learners. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. There is no written exam. Your teacher will assess your work as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
Care assistant: understanding written care plans and daily records.
Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and workplace signs.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and packing instructions.
Cleaner or facilities worker: reading rotas, product labels, and instructions.
School support worker: reading communications from staff and parents.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2: develop your written English alongside your reading.
ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 2: build your spoken English to complement your reading skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.
