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

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 builds your English reading skills in everyday situations. You will practise reading common words, short texts, and simple instructions. Classes run over 11 weeks at a manageable pace. You will have an initial assessment so the college can plan your learning.

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 everyday texts.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in English.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.
  • You'll read signs, notices, and basic forms.
  • You'll build confidence reading in real situations at Entry Level 1.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at Taunton College. Classes are part-time and run during the day. You will be assessed through reading tasks set at Entry Level 1. These tasks check your ability to read and understand short texts. Your tutor will guide you through each task.

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 notices at work.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety and stock instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas, labels, and workplace signs.
  • Care assistant, reads basic care notes and written guidance.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (reading), the next step up in reading skills.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (listening and speaking), to build other English skills alongside reading.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3, for broader English study that covers reading, writing, and communication.
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