Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day. This is a free ESOL skills for life: reading course for adults aged 19 or over. You'll study for 15 weeks, building your ability to read and understand English texts. The course covers reading skills for everyday situations, helping you make sense of written English at work, at home, and in your community. You'll sit an Ascentis assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in English.
You'll identify key information in everyday written materials such as signs, forms, and notices.
You'll follow the meaning of simple sentences and paragraphs.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll show that you understand what you have read by answering questions about a text.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Epping Forest Campus, with a teacher supporting you through reading activities and practice exercises. Assessment is through a set reading task, completed under supervised conditions. Your teacher will guide you through practice materials during the course so you know what to expect.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus 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 basic written instructions.
Retail assistant: reading product labels, rotas, and store communications.
School support worker: reading classroom materials alongside staff.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3: the next step up in reading, taking you toward stronger everyday English.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 1: pair reading skills with writing to cover more of the English you need at work.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by many employers.
