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Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading Course in Newham – Newham College London East Ham Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus. If English is not your first language, this full-time daytime course builds your reading skills in English. You'll have an initial assessment at interview so the college can place you in the right class. The course runs for 36 weeks. It covers reading alongside writing and speaking, helping you move toward further study or work.

Who this course is for

If English is your second language and you want to improve your English, then this course may be right for you. It aims to develop your writing, reading and speaking skills and give you an opportunity to gain skills and qualifications for further study or employment.

Learning how to be independent is a key aspect of any adults’ life. The course has been designed to guide you through this stage of your life.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements except being aged between 16 and 18 years old. You will be given an initial assessment at your interview to look at your level of English. This will help us to put you into the right class.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
  • You'll practise understanding written texts used in daily life.
  • You'll build your writing skills in English.
  • You'll improve your speaking and listening in English.
  • You'll gain skills to help you move into further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Newham College London East Ham Campus, attending full-time during the day. Learning is practical and guided, with your class level matched to your English at the start of the course. Assessment is based on the Ascentis Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading), which tests your reading skills at Entry 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading and written English needed for most roles.
  • Retail assistant: understanding written instructions, labels, and communications.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, instructions, and delivery notes.
  • Receptionist or admin assistant: reading correspondence and workplace documents.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) at Entry Level: round out your English qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: moves you toward the GCSE-equivalent level that many employers ask for.
  • Level 1 ESOL or Functional Skills English: a further step toward Level 2, which is the recognised GCSE equivalent.
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