Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Great Yarmouth

CostFREE
Duration130 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading classes in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime course helps you develop your English reading skills if English is not your first language. It is part of the ESOL Skills for Life programme, a recognised route for people learning English in the UK. The course runs for 130 hours. You will study with Ascentis as the exam board. Entry requirements are available on request; the college will talk you through what you need before you start.

Who this course is for

ESOL - Level 1 - Reading E&T (ESREPL1C00 25/26GA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen ASCENTIS as the exam board for this course.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements available on request.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify the main points in written information.
  • You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
  • You'll follow written instructions accurately.
  • You'll read texts used in daily life, work, and study in the UK.

How you will learn

You will study in a classroom at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is delivered face to face during daytime hours. Assessment is through tasks and reading activities set by Ascentis. The college will confirm the exact format of assessment before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and daily notes
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and staff communications
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety guidance
  • School support worker: reading classroom resources and notices

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading.
  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build the full range of English communication skills.
  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications: the next step if you want to reach a higher level of English for work or further study in the UK.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: recognised by employers when they ask for English qualifications.

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