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Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading Course in Newcastle upon Tyne

Cost£180.00
Duration6 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 6 weeks. It focuses on reading skills in English for speakers of other languages. You will practise understanding written texts, building the reading skills you need for everyday life and work. A fee applies for this course, though a reduction may be possible depending on your circumstances. Contact an adviser to find out what you might pay.

Who this course is for

For learners looking to improve their English skills where their first language is not English

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in a text.
  • You'll follow written instructions and notices.
  • You'll recognise common vocabulary used in daily life and work.
  • You'll build confidence reading different types of written material.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run during the day. You will learn through reading activities, group work, and guided practice with written texts. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading skills at Entry Level 3. Your tutor will support you throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College 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
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: understanding product labels and written communications
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 3, you could move on to Functional Skills English at Level 1, which covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. After that, Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English. These qualifications are widely accepted by employers when they ask for English skills. You could also continue with ESOL Skills for Life qualifications at Level 1 to keep building your English for work and daily life.

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