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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Chelmsford

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Chelmsford. Evening classes run at Chelmsford College Moulsham, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This course is for adults aged 19 and over who live or work in the UK and want to improve their English reading skills. The course runs for 14 weeks part-time. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses are designed for individuals aged 19+ who reside and work in the UK and require improvement in their English language proficiency to communicate effectively at home, school, work, and within the community. Our courses are available from Entry Level 1-3.

ESOL qualifications to help you to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing, which can lead to:

Better career opportunitiesConfidently communicating with othersCarrying out everyday tasks effortlessly

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements; however, you will be assessed to determine the most appropriate level/route of study for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify key information in short written passages.
  • You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in context.
  • You'll follow written instructions used in daily life and work.
  • You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Chelmsford College Moulsham. You'll learn through guided reading activities, group work, and practice with real written materials. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is based on tasks and activities completed in class. There is no formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College Moulsham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
  • Retail assistant: reading product labels, rotas, and workplace notices.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading), you can move on to higher levels of ESOL study at the same centre.

  • ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3: builds on your reading skills and develops writing, speaking, and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, accepted by employers across the UK.
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