Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Havering. Classes run at The Brittons Academy. Daytime sessions run part-time over 13 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. To join, you'll need to have completed a Pre-Entry ESOL programme, an Entry Level 1 unit in writing or speaking and listening, or been assessed at Entry Level 1 by an ESOL teacher. The course focuses on reading skills in English for speakers of other languages. City and Guilds Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.
Who this course is for
"ESOL courses are English language classes designed for people whose first language is not English. We support progression from Pre-Entry to Level 2. The courses are designed to help you cope with everyday life, such as helping you with your children, communicating with other people and services and helping you to get a job. You will practise English skills and develop your reading ability. Course fees and concessions are dependent on your location, immigration status and employment status. Please ask our Centre Support team for more information."
Entry requirements
Anyone who has completed all units ESOL Pre-Entry or completed Entry Level 1 unit for writing and/or speaking and listening. Any learner who has been evaluated at Entry Level 1 by an ESOL teacher during a PCI session.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll follow simple written instructions and signs.
You'll identify key information in basic written materials such as forms and notices.
You'll build your understanding of how written English is structured at Entry Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at The Brittons Academy, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through reading tasks that match Entry Level 1. Your teacher will check your progress throughout the course and confirm when you're ready to be assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Brittons Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Completing this course supports your English for speakers of other languages journey toward everyday work and life in the UK.
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Care assistant: reading basic care notes and workplace notices.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and sorting instructions.
Cleaner or domestic worker: reading product labels and task sheets.
Kitchen assistant: reading simple written instructions and rotas.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex everyday texts.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together.
