Course overview

If you are getting ready to take an ESOL entry 2 Skills for Life accredited course, this course can help you prepare. Set yourself up for success with this ESOL preparation course. Learn speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to get up to speed before starting your entry 2 ESOL accredited course. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 2 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

Course description

This is a preparation course for the ESOL entry 2 Skills for Life qualification. It is not an accredited course.You need previous entry 1 ESOL 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.

The course will run in the community at a local, friendly Community centre with a professional, experienced and qualified tutor.

When you complete this introductory course, you will be ready to take the ESOL entry 2 ESOL Skills for Life programme of courses.

There are “get ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course.

What to expect

This get ready for ESOL course takes around 30 hours to complete. It gives you more opportunities to start to learn the skills required for an entry 2 qualification.

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.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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