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Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Redbridge – New City College Chadwell Heath Campus

Cost£180.00
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level esol skills for life (reading) course runs for 16 weeks. You'll build your English reading skills through structured classroom sessions. The course covers reading everyday texts, understanding written information, and making sense of short passages. It suits learners working toward the entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification as a first step in English language study.

Who this course is for

16 to 18

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple everyday texts.
  • You'll identify key information in written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in written English.
  • You'll understand the main point of a simple written passage.
  • You'll follow basic written instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is supported by reading activities, worksheets, and guided practice with everyday texts. Assessment is through tasks set by the English Speaking Board, where you demonstrate your reading skills at Entry 1 level. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - reading product and service information confidently
  • Warehouse operative - understanding written instructions and labels
  • Retail assistant - reading stock and till system prompts
  • Catering assistant - following written recipes and food safety notices
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant - reading task sheets and safety instructions

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Qualification to continue building your English reading skills. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Functional Skills English Level 1 are the next steps. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers and colleges.

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