Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can place you at the right level and plan your learning. These esol skills for life reading classes focus on building your ability to read and understand English in everyday and work situations. Whether you're looking to learn english in the UK for personal reasons or to improve your prospects at work, the course covers practical reading skills you can use straight away.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify the main points in simple written English.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read and respond to straightforward written instructions.
You'll build confidence reading texts used in daily life and work situations.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You'll learn through practical reading activities and tasks linked to real everyday situations. Assessment is through tasks and exercises completed during the course, showing what you can read and understand in English.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brent Start Adult Education Service at Willesden Green Library will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product information, instructions, and messages
Care assistant: reading care plans, notices, and workplace documents
Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and store communications
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, instructions, and delivery notes
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and health and safety notices
What you could study next
Once you complete this Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading), you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) to build your wider English skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications, which take your English to a higher level recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, which are the qualifications many employers and colleges ask for.
