Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks. It covers reading skills in English for speakers of other languages, helping you understand written texts in everyday and work contexts. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. This is a practical esol skills for life reading course for adults who want to strengthen their English reading.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in a range of materials.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll build your vocabulary for reading in real-life situations.
You'll practise reading different types of written English, including signs, forms, and short articles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus. Assessment is through reading tasks and activities that reflect everyday English texts. Your progress is measured against the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence
Retail assistant: reading labels, stock lists, and notices
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and written instructions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and product labels
School support worker: reading classroom materials and notices
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, bringing your reading to a level recognised by many employers.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication, and is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by employers and colleges.
