Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 19 weeks and is open to learners aged 19 or over. You'll develop your English reading skills at Entry Level 3, working through texts and practising the reading techniques you need in everyday life and work. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) classes are taught in a classroom, giving you time to build steadily at a manageable pace.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in a passage.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and simple documents.
You'll read different types of text, including notices, forms, and short articles.
You'll practise reading at a pace that suits Entry Level 3.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Poplar Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks and reading activities that match the Entry Level 3 standard set by the English Speaking Board. You'll complete reading exercises during the course, and your work will be assessed to confirm you've met the qualification requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
Care assistant: reading care plans and daily records
Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and notices
Warehouse operative: reading picking lists and safety signs
Cleaner or catering assistant: reading rotas, instructions, and notices
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Certificate: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex texts and reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification recognised by many employers.
