Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Ashford – Brooklands College

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills as someone learning English as an additional language. You'll work through texts, practise understanding written English, and develop the skills you need to read in everyday situations. This entry level esol skills for life: reading qualification is funded, so there's no cost to eligible learners.

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 everyday English.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in written materials.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand the purpose of different types of written text.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll read signs, notices, and simple documents with greater confidence.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Brooklands College, Ashford. Teaching is delivered in small group sessions during the day. You'll be assessed through reading tasks and activities that reflect real everyday situations. An initial assessment will confirm that Entry Level 2 is the right level for you and help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, notices, and safety signs
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading product information and workplace documents
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, instructions, and notices
  • School or nursery support worker: reading communications and simple reports

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers and colleges.

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