Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This four-month course builds your ability to read English texts with confidence. It covers the reading skills you need for everyday life and for work in the UK. If you speak another language at home, this entry level ESOL skills for life: reading qualification helps you develop the English reading you need to take the next step. No specific entry requirements apply. Contact the college to check which level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 6014192X | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday English texts, such as signs, notices, and short documents.
You'll identify the main points and key information in a piece of writing.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read texts written for different purposes, including information and instructions.
You'll practise reading at Entry Level 3, the level expected for many everyday tasks in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. Learning is practical and focused on reading real English texts. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 3. The college will confirm the exact format of your assessment when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions at work
Warehouse operative: reading labels, safety notices, and work orders
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock sheets, rotas, and store communications
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading health and safety instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, rotas, and food hygiene notices
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: the next step up in English reading for speakers of other languages.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 3: to round out your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by many employers and colleges.
