Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Bournemouth – Westbourne Academy Bournemouth

Cost£362.00
Duration8 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start26 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Westbourne Academy Bournemouth, part-time during the day. This course is for adults aged 19 or over. It runs over 8 weeks, giving you time to build your reading skills in English at a manageable pace. You'll work on understanding written English texts, which is useful for everyday life and english for work. This is an entry level esol skills for life: reading course for english for speakers of other languages who want to develop their reading in the UK.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in English.
  • You'll identify key information in everyday written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand the main point of a simple written passage.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Westbourne Academy Bournemouth. You'll learn through guided reading activities, group work, and practice with everyday texts. Assessment is through tasks set by the centre and marked against the Ascentis Entry Level 2 standard. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Westbourne Academy Bournemouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance
  • Warehouse operative - reading labels, signs, and safety notices
  • Retail assistant - reading stock lists and written communications
  • Cleaner or facilities worker - following written health and safety instructions

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up in reading skills, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 2.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2 - develop your written English alongside your reading.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers across the UK.

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