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Entry 1/2 ESOL Course - Start your English journey

Learn English from the very beginning in a friendly,
supportive environment.

TRUSTED BY Accredited Bodies
UK PRN 10093390

Entry 1/2 ESOL
(Progression)

Price
£0.00
Duration
12 weeks
Schedule
2 sessions/week
Time
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Includes:ICT sessions, integration visits, guest speakers
Course Overview
This Entry 1/2 ESOL course is ideal for learners with limited English who want to improve their everyday communication. The course focuses on helping learners participate in conversations, understand short texts, and express themselves clearly in writing. With practical topics and real-life tasks, learners grow more confident in work, education, and community settings.
What you’ll learn
Understand and respond to simple questions, stories, and instructions
Write simple sentences and short paragraphs with correct grammar
Give personal information, express opinions, and describe daily routines
Develop correct stress, intonation, and everyday pronunciation
Read short texts with repeated language patterns on familiar topics
Speaking & Listening
Respond to stories, questions, and single-step instructions
  • Speak clearly to share basic information, feelings, and opinions
  • Take part in discussions about familiar topics
  • Give personal details and introduce family or friends
  • Give simple directions or invitations
  • Talk about daily life, school, or neighbourhood
  • Use the past tense to describe events (Entry 2 level)
  • Practise correct word stress and intonation
Reading
  • Read and understand short texts with repeated language
  • Focus on everyday and citizenship-related topics
  • Apply reading strategies for common situations
Writing
  • Fill in forms with personal details
  • Use capital letters and lowercase correctly
  • Write simple sentences with personal information
  • (Entry 2) Write short paragraphs with basic grammar and linking words
  • Use full stops and capital letters correctly

Topics CoveredEntry 1:
  • Daily Life
  • Transport
  • Health
  • Education
  • Going to Work
Entry 2:
  • Getting Around
  • Free Time & Leisure
  • Community News
  • Culture
  • Looking for Work
Grammar Focus
  • Word order in simple sentences
  • Plurals and noun phrases
  • Simple present verb forms, questions, negatives, short forms
  • Use of time markers
  • Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases
Pronunciation Skills
  • Word stress: names, places, addresses
  • Rising intonation for questions
  • Using contractions (e.g. I’ve, don’t, she’s)
  • Recognising stress and unstressed words (e.g. and, can)

What our students Say

Fatima Kamal
Entry Level 2

When I first came to the UK, I couldn’t speak English at all. Now I can talk with confidence at work and in my community. 
Thank you, Al Hayat!

Fatima Kamal
Entry Level 2

When I first came to the UK, I couldn’t speak English at all. Now I can talk with confidence at work and in my community. 
Thank you, Al Hayat!

Fatima Kamal
Entry Level 2

When I first came to the UK, I couldn’t speak English at all. Now I can talk with confidence at work and in my community. 
Thank you, Al Hayat!

Fatima Kamal
Entry Level 2

When I first came to the UK, I couldn’t speak English at all. Now I can talk with confidence at work and in my community. 
Thank you, Al Hayat!

Fatima Kamal
Entry Level 2

When I first came to the UK, I couldn’t speak English at all. Now I can talk with confidence at work and in my community. 
Thank you, Al Hayat!

Fatima Kamal
Entry Level 2

When I first came to the UK, I couldn’t speak English at all. Now I can talk with confidence at work and in my community. 
Thank you, Al Hayat!

Our Community in  Action

Learn More About Us

Why Thousands Choose Al Hayat

We’re more than just a language centre — we’re a trusted partner in your journey to confidence, community, and citizenship.

Experienced tutors

Learn from qualified instructors who understand your needs and speak your language.

Recognised test centre

We’re approved by the UK Home Office and Ascentis, so your progress is official and recognised.

Free ESOL courses

Many of our courses are fully funded — no fees for 
eligible learners.

Convenient location

Our centre is easily accessible by public transport with welcoming facilities.

Flexible class timings

We offer daytime and evening classes to fit around your schedule.

Life in the UK

We prepare you for key assessments needed for 
residency and citizenship.
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