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Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading at Brooklands Technical College – Weybridge Campus

CostPlease refer to brochure for most recent pricing
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills as a speaker of another language. You'll work through texts, practise understanding written English, and develop the reading skills you need for everyday life and work. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course for adults and school leavers. Ascentis Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Funding is available for school leavers and adults

Entry requirements

Please refer to Website

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in English.
  • You'll identify key information from everyday written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll follow the meaning of straightforward sentences and paragraphs.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand the purpose of different types of written texts.
  • You'll build your ability to read English in practical, real-world contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus, with a teacher supporting you throughout. Assessment is through reading tasks that test your understanding of written English texts. These tasks are set and marked as part of the Ascentis Entry Level 2 Award. Your progress will be tracked as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading English is essential for this role
  • Warehouse operative: follow written instructions and safety notices
  • Care assistant: read care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: read product labels, signs, and written communications
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: follow written health and safety instructions
  • School support worker: read classroom materials and written tasks

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move up to the next level of ESOL reading.

  • Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification, useful for work and further study.
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