Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Epsom

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Epsom. Classes run at NESCOT. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course focuses on reading in English, helping you understand everyday texts, signs, forms, and written information. It runs part-time over around 6 months, with daytime or block release attendance. This is an entry level esol skills for life: reading qualification for adults learning English as a second or other language.

Who this course is for

Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, everyday texts in English.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand information from signs, notices, and simple forms.
  • You'll follow the meaning of straightforward written instructions.
  • You'll identify key information in simple written passages.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at NESCOT with other learners. Learning is practical and based on reading real texts. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; you demonstrate your reading skills through set tasks assessed by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
  • Warehouse operative: understanding written safety signs and pick lists.
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and daily written information.
  • Retail assistant: reading product labels, stock sheets, and rotas.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written cleaning schedules and instructions.

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: adds written English alongside your reading skills.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 2: rounds out your English communication skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification that combines reading, writing, and communication.

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