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Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Bridgwater – Bridgwater College

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Bridgwater. Classes run at Bridgwater College, part-time during the day. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course builds your English reading skills in everyday situations. You will practise reading signs, notices, forms, and short texts. Classes run over 11 weeks at a steady pace, which works well if you have other commitments during the week.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday signs and notices.
  • You'll follow written instructions in common situations.
  • You'll identify key information in short texts and forms.
  • You'll understand the main point of simple written materials.
  • You'll build confidence reading texts used in daily life.

How you will learn

You will study in a classroom at Bridgwater College. Learning is built around reading real texts used in everyday life. You will complete a reading assessment set by Pearson Edexcel to earn the Award. Your tutor will support you through each stage of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bridgwater College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, reads written instructions and notices at work.
  • Retail assistant, handles written stock and pricing information.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety and process instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas, labels, and written instructions.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Award, builds your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Award, rounds out your English communication skills.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life qualification, the next step up for stronger everyday English.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, develops reading, writing, and communication together.
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