Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Daytime sessions run part-time over 30 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on reading skills in English, helping you understand everyday texts, signs, and written information. You'll study in a supportive adult environment alongside other English for Speakers of Other Languages learners. An initial assessment helps place you at the right level.
Who this course is for
This English for Speakers of Other Languages course is for learners wishing to improve their English skills and gain a qualification in a supportive adult environment
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple everyday texts.
You'll recognise common words and phrases in written English.
You'll understand signs, notices, and basic written information.
You'll follow simple written instructions.
You'll identify key information in short passages.
You'll build familiarity with the alphabet and basic word patterns in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a teacher. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. You'll complete reading exercises and short tasks to show what you can do. There is no written exam. Your progress is assessed through the work you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall Adult Education Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner: read instructions, rotas, and safety notices
Kitchen assistant: follow written recipes and hygiene guidance
Care assistant: read basic care notes and workplace signs
Retail assistant: understand labels, signs, and written tasks
Warehouse operative: follow written picking and safety instructions
Childminder: read guidance, forms, and parent communications
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering longer and more varied texts.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills alongside reading.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (combined skills): work toward a fuller English qualification as your confidence grows.
