Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time during the day, twice a week over 13 weeks. You'll take an English language assessment before you start. This helps place you at the right level, so you study where you'll make the most progress. The course covers reading letters, simple words, and sentences. It suits anyone studying english for speakers of other languages who wants to build reading skills at their own pace. Fees apply for this course, though you may be eligible for funding or an Advanced Learner Loan.
Who this course is for
Do you want to improve your reading skills and gain a qualification? This 3-month ESOL Entry Level 1 Reading course is designed for you. You'll learn to read letters, simple words and sentences. Experienced teachers will guide you, helping you build confidence. This course can open doors to future opportunities and help you get a job.
Entry requirements
You will need to take an English language assessment before starting the course. This assessment helps us place you in the right level of reading course. We offer courses from Pre-Entry to Level 2, so there's a place for everyone.
What you will learn
You'll recognise and read letters of the alphabet.
You'll read simple words and short sentences.
You'll understand the meaning of basic written texts.
You'll develop skills to read everyday materials such as signs and notices.
You'll build the reading foundation needed for further ESOL study.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based, running twice a week at Parkshot. Teachers guide you through reading activities in each session. Assessment is through a formal reading exam at the end of the course. The initial English language assessment before you start ensures you are placed at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading skills support everyday workplace tasks.
Retail assistant: read product labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Care assistant: read basic care notes and workplace communications.
Warehouse operative: read safety signs and simple written instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: follow written schedules and workplace notices.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, building on what you learn here.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills across all areas.
Entry Level 2 or Level 1 ESOL: a broader ESOL qualification covering reading, writing, and communication together, moving you closer to english for work and everyday life in the UK.
