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

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 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 depending on your circumstances.

The course runs over 11 weeks. You will build your reading skills in English, working through texts and tasks at Entry Level 2. Topics cover everyday reading, such as understanding signs, notices, short messages, and simple written information. Classes are at a manageable pace, which suits anyone fitting study around other commitments.

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

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 short, everyday texts in English.
  • You'll identify key information from signs, notices, and simple documents.
  • You'll follow the meaning of short written instructions.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll practise reading tasks that reflect real situations, such as forms and messages.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at Bridgwater College, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is hands-on, using reading texts and tasks matched to Entry Level 2. Assessment is through a set reading task that tests your understanding of written English. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; you complete the assessment task as part 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, notices, and messages at work.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety signs and stock labels.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and written guidance in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant, understands product labels, rotas, and written communications.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant, follows written health and safety instructions.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (reading), the next step up in reading level.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing), to develop written English alongside reading.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (listening and speaking), to round out your English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication.
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