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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Exeter – Exeter College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College. Sessions are part-time and daytime, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) course focuses on developing your English reading skills at Entry 2 level. You'll work through around 60 hours of classroom-based learning at a manageable pace. The course suits anyone who wants to strengthen their reading in English.

Who this course is for

For details about GATEWAY AWARD IN ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE - ENTRY 2 LEVEL - READING - LOWER SPRINGBOARD, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main point in everyday written materials such as notices, signs, and forms.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in written English.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Exeter College, working through reading tasks and activities with a teacher. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry 2 level. You'll complete reading exercises as part of your coursework, and your progress will be assessed through set tasks rather than a formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter 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 and stock instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and basic written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and simple written communications
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written health and safety notices

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry 2 qualification, you could move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award to keep building your reading skills. From there, ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications take your English reading further. Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, which many employers ask for.

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