Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Brent. Classes run at Wembley Friendship Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and covers reading skills in English for everyday and working life. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can plan your learning at the right level. This entry level esol skills for life reading course suits anyone who wants to develop their English reading at a manageable pace alongside other commitments.
Who this course is for
Adults looking to gain knowledge and skills by undertaking practical learning, which you will be able to use personally and professionally.
Entry requirements
Initial assessment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in everyday written English.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of texts, such as letters, notices, and forms.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow written instructions and directions accurately.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how this affects meaning.
How you will learn
You will learn in a classroom at Wembley Friendship Centre, working through reading tasks and activities with a tutor. Assessment is through set tasks and exercises that test your reading skills directly. There are no written exams. Your work is assessed as part of the course, and successful completion leads to the Ascentis Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) at Entry Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wembley Friendship Centre 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.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Cleaner or facilities assistant: reading rotas, schedules, and safety notices.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English communication skills.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up once you have completed Entry Level 3, covering more complex reading and language tasks.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a route toward the recognised GCSE-equivalent English qualification.
