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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Bodmin – Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Bodmin. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 30 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This english for speakers of other languages course focuses on building your English reading skills in a supportive adult environment. You'll work toward a level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification recognised by employers and further education providers across the UK. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.

Who this course is for

ESOL Skills for Life is for anyone based in the UK for whom English is a second or additional language.

These qulifications focus on the language used in everyday situations, helping learners into work or function more effectively in an English-speking environment.

This is a 54 guided learning hours course taught over 18 weeks, leading to a City and Guilds qualification. There will be one class a week for 3 hours.

ESOL is delivered in weekly group sessions, with further learning activities done in your own time. Please note that you will need to attend weekly and complete the homework set by the tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written English texts
  • You'll identify key information in signs, notices, and short documents
  • You'll follow written instructions in common situations
  • You'll understand the meaning of unfamiliar words using context
  • You'll read and respond to simple forms and letters
  • You'll build confidence reading materials used in daily life and work

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other adult learners. Sessions are daytime and part-time. Assessment is through reading tasks set by City and Guilds. You'll complete these tasks during the course to show what you can do. There is no written exam at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education at Bodmin Adult Learning Centre 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 written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and notices
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and delivery notes
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following written health and safety instructions
  • School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications

What you could study next

  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading skills
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build spoken English for work and daily life
  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and language
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers and colleges
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