Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Camborne. Evening classes run at Cornwall Adult Education Service, so you can study around your other commitments. The course runs for 30 weeks part-time and focuses on building your English reading skills in a supportive adult environment. You'll work toward a City and Guilds qualification recognised by employers across the UK. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
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 texts in everyday English.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll follow written instructions and signs.
You'll read simple forms, notices, and messages.
You'll build your understanding of how English sentences are structured.
You'll practise reading in a range of real-life contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other adult learners. Sessions are delivered in the evening at Cornwall Adult Education Service. Learning is practical and activity-based, using everyday reading materials. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that show what you can read and understand. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 1.
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
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and written procedures
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written task sheets and rotas
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): develop your written English alongside your reading.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build your spoken English to complement this qualification.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication together.
