Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Loughton. Classes run at Epping Forest Campus, part-time during the day. This is a free esol skills for life: reading course for adults aged 19 or over. You'll study reading skills in English over 15 weeks, working at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. The course covers understanding written texts, recognising words and sentences, and making sense of everyday written English. It suits anyone learning English as an additional language who wants to build their reading in a classroom setting.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short written texts in everyday English.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll follow written instructions and simple documents.
You'll identify the main point of a written passage.
You'll understand how sentences are structured in written English.
You'll practise reading signs, notices, and other real written materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Epping Forest Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is part-time and daytime, spread across 15 weeks. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Level 1. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written English, not through a traditional exam alone. Your teacher will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Epping Forest Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock notices
Care assistant: understanding written care plans and notes
School support assistant: reading classroom and pupil materials
Retail assistant: reading product labels, signs, and rotas
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written schedules and instructions
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build your spoken English at the same level.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 2: the GCSE-equivalent English qualification, widely accepted by employers and colleges.
