Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Coventry – Southfields Adult Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration76 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course focuses on reading in English, building your ability to understand everyday written texts. It runs over 76 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in English.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday life.
  • You'll follow basic written instructions and signs.
  • You'll identify key information in simple documents such as forms and notices.
  • You'll build your confidence reading English in practical, real-life situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday reading situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand short texts at Entry Level 1. There are no written exams. Your progress is assessed through set tasks completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and packing instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, notices, and product labels.
  • Care assistant: understanding written care notes and workplace signs.
  • Kitchen porter: reading basic food hygiene and safety notices.

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) to keep building your English reading skills. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL qualifications are the next steps. Functional Skills English at Level 1 or Level 2 is worth considering if you want a qualification that employers and colleges recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.

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