ESOL Entry 2 and ESOL Entry 3 are designed for learners who are gradually becoming more confident in English. These levels follow on from ESOL Entry 1 and help learners build stronger communication skills for everyday life, work, or further study.
ESOL Entry 2 is for people who:
Can already
• Understand and use simple sentences in familiar situations
• Ask and answer questions about personal details, daily routines, likes/dislikes, directions and time
Are developing reading and writing skills
• Can read short texts (like leaflets, signs, or letters)
• Can write basic sentences and fill in forms with more detail
Typically
• Have finished Entry 1 or have basic English from life experience
• Are ready to use English in public places (e.g. at the GP, jobcentre, school)
• Want to prepare for work or vocational training
• Are learning to use more grammar (e.g. past tense, questions, conjunctions)
ESOL Entry 3 is for people who:
Can already
• Take part in short conversations on familiar topics (e.g. work, family, health)
• Express opinions, give reasons, and use a wider vocabulary
• Understand instructions and information from TV, radio, or announcements
Have stronger literacy
• Can read longer texts such as short news articles, leaflets, or emails
• Can write paragraphs with more accuracy and organisation (e.g. notes, letters, or short stories)
Typically
• Have completed Entry 2 or have good survival English
• Are preparing for:
– Entry to work
– Further education/training (e.g. Level 1 functional skills or vocational courses)
– Citizenship or Life in the UK Test
• Want more independence and confidence in daily life
