Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 23 weeks and focuses on building your English reading skills at Entry Level 2. You'll work through an entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification that covers understanding written texts in everyday situations. Classes are daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll sit an assessment at the end.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll identify the main points in written information.
You'll follow written instructions and notices.
You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in context.
You'll read texts used in daily life, such as forms, signs, and messages.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Ilford Campus. Teaching is delivered face to face, with reading activities and practice tasks. Assessment is set by the English Speaking Board and is based on reading tasks that test your understanding of written English at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will prepare you for the assessment during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ilford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and messages daily
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and labels
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: understanding written product and stock information
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written schedules and instructions
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering more complex texts.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2: develop your written English alongside your reading.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by many employers.
