Entry Level 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 and focuses on building your English reading skills at Entry Level 2. You'll work through texts and reading tasks designed for everyday life, helping you understand written English more confidently. An initial assessment will confirm that this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
19 plus
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 signs, notices, and forms.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow the sequence of information in a short text.
You'll recognise common vocabulary used in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Teaching focuses on reading tasks using everyday texts. Assessment is through tasks set by the English Speaking Board, which test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will guide you through practice activities to prepare you for the assessment.
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 product info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, labels, and pick lists
Care assistant: reading care notes and written instructions
Retail assistant: reading stock sheets, notices, and rotas
Cleaner or caretaker: reading task sheets and health and safety notices
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 skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by many employers.
