Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Alnwick. Classes run at Alnwick Campus, part-time during the day. This free ESOL skills for life reading course runs over 12 weeks, giving you time to build at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll develop your English reading skills as a speaker of another language, working through texts and materials suited to Entry Level 1. The entry level ESOL skills for life reading classes are taught in a classroom, with support from a tutor throughout.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple, short texts in English.
You'll recognise common words and everyday vocabulary.
You'll follow basic written instructions and signs.
You'll identify key information in short written passages.
You'll understand the meaning of simple sentences in context.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Alnwick Campus, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is part-time and during the day. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand short texts, recognise words, and find information in simple written materials.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Alnwick Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, notices, and basic forms.
Care assistant: understanding written guidance and resident information.
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, labels, and food hygiene notices.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across other areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking together.
