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Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading at Itchen College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life: reading course builds your ability to read and understand everyday English texts. It covers reading skills you need for daily life, work, and further study. The course runs over one year. You'll work toward the Ascentis Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1) with certificate.

Who this course is for

19+

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple English texts.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday life.
  • You'll follow written instructions and signs.
  • You'll understand the main point of a simple written passage.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll read texts related to everyday situations such as forms, notices, and messages.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Itchen College with a teacher and other students. Reading activities are based on everyday texts and real-life situations. Assessment is through a written task or test that checks your reading skills at Entry Level 1. Your teacher will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College 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: following written safety notices and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: understanding written rotas and instructions
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and stock information

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 Award, you can move on to higher ESOL reading qualifications. The next step is the Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) at Entry Level 2, then Entry Level 3. From there, you can work toward ESOL Skills for Life at Level 1 and Level 2, which are recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English. You could also combine reading study with ESOL writing, speaking, and listening qualifications.

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