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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Blyth

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) in Blyth. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, part-time during the day.

Classes run over 12 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll build your English reading skills, from understanding everyday texts to following written instructions. The course suits anyone balancing study with other commitments.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading).

Who this course is for

Adult Learners

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
  • You'll follow written instructions and notices.
  • You'll identify key information in short documents.
  • You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases.
  • You'll read simple forms, signs, and labels.
  • You'll build confidence reading English in everyday situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus. Teaching is delivered in small group sessions during the day. You'll be assessed through reading tasks and short written exercises. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with a final assessment at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, reads and responds to written requests.
  • Retail assistant, follows written instructions and product information.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative, follows written safety notices and picking lists.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads written schedules and instructions.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing), to develop your written English alongside your reading.
  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening), to build spoken English skills.
  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualification, the next step up for learners ready to progress.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
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