Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on reading skills. You'll build your ability to read and understand everyday English texts. The course runs over an extended period, giving you time to progress at a manageable pace. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Adults
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple everyday texts in English.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll follow simple written instructions and signs.
You'll understand the main point of a short piece of writing.
You'll develop confidence reading notices, forms, and basic written information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Flemingate Centre, with a teacher supporting you through reading activities and exercises. Assessment is through tasks that show you can read and understand simple English texts. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; you demonstrate your skills through practical reading tasks assessed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles: reading notices, instructions, and basic correspondence.
Warehouse or factory operative: following written safety and process instructions.
Cleaning or catering assistant: understanding written rotas and task sheets.
Care assistant: reading basic written information about clients or tasks.
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and simple written guidance.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the natural next step, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading.
Moving through the ESOL levels step by step brings you closer to Functional Skills English, which many employers and further education courses recognise.
