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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration11 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Contact University Centre Somerset for more info.

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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 runs over 11 weeks. You will build your English reading skills at Entry Level 1. Topics include understanding everyday texts, following written instructions, and reading common words and phrases. Classes are daytime, so the pace fits 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.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in English.
  • You'll understand the main point of a simple piece of writing.
  • You'll read signs, notices, and forms you meet in daily life.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at Bridgwater College. Lessons are part-time and run during the day. Your reading skills will be assessed through tasks and activities set by your tutor. Assessment is based on reading exercises matched to Entry Level 1.

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

  • Retail assistant, reads product labels, signs, and instructions at work.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety notices and picking lists.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas, instructions, and health and safety signs.
  • Care assistant, reads basic written guidance and resident information.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading), the natural next step to build on your reading skills.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening), to develop other areas of your English.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2, a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication.
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