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

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. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances. If you are 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free.

The course runs over 11 weeks and focuses on English reading skills. You will practise understanding written texts, finding information, and making sense of everyday materials. Classes meet at a manageable pace, which works well if you have other commitments during the week.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level 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 written texts in English.
  • You'll identify key information from signs, notices, and everyday documents.
  • You'll follow the main points in simple written instructions.
  • You'll recognise the purpose of different types of written material.
  • You'll build your ability to read texts used in daily life and work.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at Taunton College. Lessons are part-time and run during the day. Your reading skills are assessed through tasks and short written activities. Assessment is based on your work during the course rather than a formal exam.

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 and customer communications.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety notices and picking lists.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and written guidance.
  • Retail assistant, reads product labels, notices, and written rotas.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, follows written instructions and health and safety signs.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (reading), the next step up in reading skills.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening), to build a fuller set of English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
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