Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at The College of North West London, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and is open to adults. You'll have an individual assessment before you start, so the college can plan your learning at the right level. The course builds your English reading skills as a speaker of other languages, helping you read everyday texts, signs, and written information with greater ease. It counts toward the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life suite and is a recognised esol skills for life: reading qualification.
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 short texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll understand everyday written English used in work, home, and community settings.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are trying to communicate.
You'll build your vocabulary for reading common signs, notices, and documents.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a tutor. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; you'll be assessed on your ability to read and respond to texts at Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The 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.
Retail assistant: understanding product labels, signs, and written procedures.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
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 GCSE-equivalent English reading.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) at Level 1: pairs well with this qualification if you want to develop your written English alongside reading.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers when they ask for English skills.
