Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Part-time daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on reading in English at Entry Level 2, building your ability to understand everyday written texts. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course runs over 60 hours. You'll work toward the Pearson Edexcel entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll identify the main points in written information such as notices, forms, and signs.
You'll follow written instructions in familiar contexts.
You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in written texts.
You'll recognise how texts are organised to help you find information.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. You'll practise reading skills through guided activities and exercises in class. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus 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 - understanding written safety notices and labels
Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant - reading stock lists, signs, and written communications
School support worker - reading classroom materials and notices
What you could study next
Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3) - the next step up in reading, building toward Level 1.
Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2) - develops your written English alongside your reading skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
