Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 14 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills if English is not your first language. You'll work through texts, develop your understanding of written English, and practise reading in everyday contexts. This is a Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification, one step up from Entry Level courses, and a recognised step toward further English study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll read and understand straightforward texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll read different types of text, including letters, notices, and short articles.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how that affects meaning.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Brooklands College, Ashford. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. You'll practise reading a range of texts and complete tasks that show your understanding. Assessment is through set tasks and reading activities that are marked against the Level 1 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College 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 written guidance
Retail assistant: reading labels, notices, and written communications
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions
School support worker: reading classroom materials and written tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, bringing your reading closer to GCSE standard.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Level 1: pairs well with this qualification to build broader written English skills.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: combines reading, writing, and speaking, and is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English for employment and further study.
