Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2)

What we’ll cover

• Learn to use a dictionary to explore new and unfamiliar vocabulary in English

• Understand and follow written instructions and directions

• Read and understand how to fill out forms asking for personal information

• Understand the main points of a text talking about events or instructions

• Read and be able to explain who a text is aimed at and what it’s about

This is an English course for adults. You will work on developing your reading skills.

You need foundational reading skills to take this course, that’s why you’ll need to do a skills check to enrol. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level.

Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.

When you complete this module, you can continue with other entry 2 ESOL courses. Once you finish the reading, writing, and speaking & listening courses, you can progress to entry 3 level.

There are also “Get Ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course.

What to expect

This ESOL skills for life entry 2 reading course takes around 90 hours to complete.

Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this ESOL course. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.

If you’d like to learn digital skills for online learning, you can also take our Canvas course for ESOL learners.

The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have.

The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to be able to take these ESOL classes comfortably.

Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.