Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. This course is for learners aged 19 or over. The course runs over 23 weeks and focuses on building your English reading skills as a speaker of other languages. You'll work through texts and reading tasks designed for everyday life and work in the UK. These entry level ESOL classes cover the skills employers and further study providers expect. You'll finish with the Ascentis Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading).
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points in written information.
You'll understand words and phrases used in everyday life and work.
You'll follow written instructions and notices.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll read and respond to simple forms and documents.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Hackney Campus. Assessment is through tasks and reading activities that reflect real-life situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand a range of texts. The centre will carry out an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading instructions, emails, and notices at work.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Retail assistant: understanding product labels, forms, and workplace documents.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written schedules and instructions.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications.
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex texts and reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a recognised English qualification that many employers and colleges accept as evidence of your English ability.
