Y2905 - ESOL reading qualification (entry 2)

Header
Start Date: 23/02/2027      End Date: 06/05/2027        Start Time: 09:15      End Time: 11:45        Hours per Week: 5.00      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £25.00 (tuition)     £549.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Lucilia Branco        No of Places: 20
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Do you want to feel more confident reading English in everyday life, work and study?
This course will help you develop the reading skills you need to understand information in real-life situations. You will practise reading a range of texts such as school letters, GP appointment notices, bus timetables, workplace signs, and information from websites or local services.
You will learn how to find important information quickly, understand the purpose of different texts, and follow written instructions. You will also build your confidence reading longer and more detailed texts.
By the end of the course, you will feel more confident understanding written English and using it in everyday situations. You will also be prepared for the Ascentis Entry 2 Reading qualification, with the skills to read different types of texts and answer questions about meaning and detail.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* read short everyday texts (e.g. school letters, GP appointment notices, bus timetables, shop signs) and identify the main points and purpose
* read real-life texts (e.g. menus, appointment cards, labels, leaflets) and find specific information such as prices, dates and instructions
* read different types of texts and recognise their purpose (e.g. instructions, advertisements, information) using headings, keywords and layout
* read and follow short written instructions in everyday situations (e.g. directions to a place, instructions for using a product, workplace safety signs)
* read lists, timetables and directories and use alphabetical order to find information (e.g. looking up names or items in a list)
* read short texts and understand simple questions about them, selecting or giving the correct answer
* use simple reading strategies (e.g. recognising key words, using layout and images) to understand meaning in unfamiliar texts
* empty
* empty
* empty

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This is a course for learners working towards ESOL Entry 2.
This means you can speak in short sentences, understand simple everyday English, and read and write basic texts.
You may have completed an Entry 1 ESOL course or already have basic reading skills in English.
You will complete an initial assessment before starting the course to make sure this is the right level for you.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
• A folder
• Pens & pencils
• Lined A4 paper
• A smartphone (if you have one)
• A reusable water bottle
We will give you WiFi in your first lesson.
If you do not have a phone or computer, talk to your teacher.
You will need a Gmail account. Your teacher can help you set this up.
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do and what you want to learn.
You will make a learning plan together to help you improve your English step by step.
As part of your learning, you will complete a short personal task about something important in your life. This task will help you use English in real situations and show your progress.
Examples of personal tasks include:

compare prices and explain your choice (e.g. in a shop or online)
read a bill or receipt and explain the key information (price, date, total)
ask for information about an item or payment and understand the answer
write a short message or email about shopping or spending (e.g. asking about an item)
follow instructions to complete a task (e.g. using a machine or paying for something)

Some tasks may include real-life activities outside the classroom (for example, comparing prices in a shop or understanding a receipt).
You will keep your work in a folder. Your teacher will give you feedback to help you improve your English.
You will also complete the Ascentis Entry 2 Reading assessment during the course in your classroom with your teacher. In the assessment, you will read different types of texts and answer questions to show you understand key information, main ideas and the purpose of texts.
You will practise these types of tasks regularly in class so you feel confident and ready.
At the end of the course, you will talk about your progress and your next steps with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
Prosp User 12
Prosp User 11

Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Your teacher will talk to you about your next steps.
Other courses you can do after or at the same time as this course include:
ESOL everyday English: life in the community (entry 2)
ESOL everyday English: communication for work and everyday situations (entry 2)
ESOL speaking and listening qualification (entry 2/3)

Please ask your teacher for more information or contact: esoladvice@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
We want to help you participate in your communities, become an active citizen and make progress in work or future studies. In our classes, you will develop important skills that all employers value and that will help you in everyday life. These include:
• Communication Skills
• Decision-Making
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
Prosp User 14