Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks and is open to adults. You'll develop your English reading skills as a speaker of other languages, working through texts and building your understanding step by step. These esol skills for life reading classes are a practical way to improve your English for work, study, or everyday life.
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 such as letters, forms, and notices.
You'll identify the main points and details in a range of written materials.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and information in practical situations.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are trying to communicate.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other adult learners. Learning is activity-based, using real written texts and practical tasks. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that show what you can read and understand. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Retail assistant: understanding product labels, forms, and written procedures.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex written texts and closer to the standard employers expect.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) at Level 1: pairs well with reading skills if you want to develop your written English alongside.
Functional Skills English Level 1: combines reading, writing, and speaking and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers across the UK.
