Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. The course develops your English reading skills if English is not your first language. You'll work through texts and reading tasks at Entry Level 3. Entry requirements are assessed on an individual basis, so you do not need specific qualifications to apply. This is a good step toward the reading skills employers and colleges expect.
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 work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll read everyday documents such as forms, notices, and instructions.
You'll understand how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll build vocabulary relevant to daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Maida Vale Campus. Learning is practical and focused on reading real texts. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can do, rather than a formal written exam. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
Care assistant: understanding care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading labels, notices, and stock documents
Warehouse operative: following written safety and process instructions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, checklists, and signs
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
