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Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Taunton – Taunton College

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 Taunton. Classes run at Taunton 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 in a classroom setting at a manageable pace. Topics cover understanding written texts, recognising vocabulary, and reading for meaning at Entry Level 3.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life.

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 texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main points in written material.
  • You'll recognise and use common vocabulary in context.
  • You'll understand the purpose of different types of written text.
  • You'll follow written instructions and information.
  • You'll read texts used in everyday life, such as notices, forms, and signs.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Taunton College. The course is taught part-time during the day. You will be assessed through reading tasks and activities set by your tutor. Assessment is based on your ability to read and understand written texts at Entry Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, reads written instructions, emails, and notices at work.
  • Retail assistant, follows written procedures and product information.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written health and safety instructions.
  • Cleaner or domestic assistant, reads rotas, labels, and written instructions.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Award, builds your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) Award, develops your spoken English at the same level.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life qualification, the next step up once you are confident at Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, a related qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together.
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