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Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Redbridge – New City College Chadwell Heath Campus

Cost£180.00
Duration16 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) course runs for 16 weeks. You'll develop your English reading skills, working through texts and tasks pitched at Entry 2 level. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old. Entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) classes cover the reading skills you need for everyday life, study, and work.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday contexts.
  • You'll understand the purpose of simple texts such as notices, forms, and messages.
  • You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll respond to questions about texts to show your understanding.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. You'll read texts and answer questions to show what you understand. There is no written exam in the traditional sense. Assessment tasks are set and marked as part of the English Speaking Board Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2).

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath 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 - reading safety notices and stock labels
  • Retail assistant - reading till prompts, signs, and rotas
  • Catering assistant - reading menus, labels, and hygiene notices
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant - reading task sheets and safety signs
  • Care assistant - reading basic care notes and instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry 2 Award, you could move on to the Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course at Entry 3, which covers more complex texts. After that, the ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1 Qualification builds the reading skills employers and colleges expect. You might also study ESOL writing or speaking and listening qualifications alongside your reading to build a fuller set of English skills.

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