Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus. Part-time daytime sessions make it easier to fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on reading in English at Entry Level 3, building your ability to understand written texts in everyday situations. It runs over 60 hours. You'll work toward the Pearson Edexcel entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification, which shows employers and colleges you can read English at this level.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify the main point and key information in simple written material.
You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in context.
You'll follow written instructions and forms used in daily life.
You'll read short passages and answer questions to show your understanding.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rush Green Campus. Sessions involve reading activities, group work, and guided practice with written texts. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to show you can read and understand written English at Entry Level 3 to pass.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and pick lists
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: understanding product labels and written procedures
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and instructions
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level esol skills for life (reading) course, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading) - the next step up in reading in English.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening) - to build a fuller set of English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - if you want a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together.
