ESOL Entry 2

About this course

The course develops practical English for everyday communication, combining reading, writing, speaking and listening work. Learners practise identifying information and text purpose, using alphabetical order and appropriate capitalisation, producing simple and compound sentences, completing forms, and applying spelling, grammar and punctuation.

What you'll learn

• Identify information and recognise the purpose of different texts
• Use alphabetical order and appropriate capital and lower-case letters
• Write simple and compound sentences with accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Complete everyday forms using written English
• Participate in everyday conversations and practise listening skills

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for ESOL learners planning to live permanently in the UK who are working or actively seeking work. It is aimed at learners with established reading and writing skills at E1, rather than complete beginners. Classroom study is combined with homework, regular assessment and preparation for possible reading and writing exams.

• Previous English study at Entry 1 is expected
• Homework and additional study outside class are part of the course
• The course is exam-based, with reading and writing exams available when learners are ready

Before you go

• Learners should bring pens and paper to class.
• Homework is set, and additional study at home is expected.
• Learners who need in-class support or exam access arrangements should raise this with the teacher as soon as possible.