Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Lambeth – Lambeth College Brixton Centre

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth College Brixton Centre, part-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so it may be free for some learners and fees may apply for others. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification focuses on building your English reading skills if English is not your first language. You'll work through the course over 16 weeks. It covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and using written English in everyday situations.

Who this course is for

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E2 Award in ESOL Reading (Ascentis) Fast Track. You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2RFT-E2AW-D-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth College in the near future :)

Entry requirements

Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E2 Award in ESOL Reading (Ascentis) Fast Track. You can also visit us at our Clapham Centre: 45 Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9BL to speak to a course advisor, but it is best to book an appointment in advance. If you would like to enquire specifically about this course please quote the course reference number which is D2RFT-E2AW-D-A1/1. We hope to see you at Lambeth...

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in English.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll understand the purpose of different types of written texts.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. You'll learn through reading activities, group work, and guided practice with your tutor. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written texts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lambeth College Brixton Centre 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, following written safety and stock procedures
  • Carer or care assistant, reading care plans and daily notes
  • Retail assistant, reading labels, signs, and written communications
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, following written instructions and schedules

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with Ascentis, the next step up in reading skills
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening), to develop other areas of English
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, which builds toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that many employers ask for

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