Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London North Kensington Campus, part-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Check the college website for details on fees and funding options. The course runs over 5 weeks and focuses on developing your English reading skills, alongside writing, speaking, and listening. You'll take an initial assessment first. This confirms your level and makes sure Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you want to continue studying after completing ESOL Entry 2 and build your confidence in using everyday English. The course will develop your reading, your writing and build your vocabulary. In this course, you will develop reading, speaking and listening and writing skills. Each term includes all four skills but focuses on a specific skill for the exam taken in that term. When you pass each skill, you will receive a certificate for that particular skill. To achieve the full ESOL Entry Level 3 qualification, you must pass Speaking and Listening Entry Level 3, Reading Entry Level 3 and Writing Entry Level 3.
Entry requirements
You will take an initial assessment which will determine your current level of English. You may join this course if your assessed level is just below the standards at Entry Level 3.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
You'll build your vocabulary for common situations.
You'll practise writing skills alongside reading.
You'll develop speaking and listening skills as part of the course.
You'll prepare for a skills-based exam in reading at Entry Level 3.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom with a teacher. Each term covers all four English skills but focuses on one skill for the exam taken that term. Assessment is through a skills-based exam. When you pass the reading exam, you receive a Certificate for that skill.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London North Kensington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written English helps in this role.
Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and instructions.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and work instructions.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and notices.
Receptionist: reading emails, messages, and visitor information.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening): the next step up from Entry Level 3, building toward everyday and workplace English.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening in a single qualification recognised by employers.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 2: for learners aiming to reach GCSE-equivalent English skills in English for speakers of other languages.
