Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks and focuses on building your reading skills in English. You'll work through the entry level esol skills for life (reading) classes at a manageable pace, covering how to read and understand everyday texts. This is the entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification assessed by the English Speaking Board. It suits anyone aged 19 or over who wants to improve their English reading.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, everyday texts such as signs, notices, and simple instructions.
You'll identify the main point and key details in a piece of writing.
You'll read texts written for different purposes, such as information and instructions.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll show that you understand what you have read by answering questions about a text.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Ilford Campus with a teacher. Assessment is through a reading task set by the English Speaking Board. You'll read texts and answer questions to show your understanding. Your teacher will guide you through the skills you need before you take the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ilford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, reading product information and correspondence
Care assistant, reading care plans and daily notes
Retail assistant, reading labels, stock sheets, and instructions
Warehouse operative, reading safety signs and picking lists
School support worker, reading classroom materials alongside pupils
Cleaner or facilities operative, reading COSHH labels and rotas
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) - round out your English skills alongside your reading qualification.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and speaking together.
