Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around your day. This entry level esol skills for life: reading course focuses on building your English reading skills from the ground up. You will learn to read everyday words, short sentences, and simple texts. The course runs over 76 hours part-time. It is a good starting point if you are learning English as a second language and want to improve your reading in the UK.
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 recognise and read familiar everyday words and short phrases.
You'll understand simple written instructions and signs.
You'll read short sentences and follow their meaning.
You'll identify key information in basic written texts.
You'll build your understanding of how written English is structured at Entry Level 1.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening at Southfields Adult Education Centre. You will practise reading skills through guided activities and tasks in class. Assessment is through a City and Guilds test that checks your reading skills at Entry Level 1. You will have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.
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
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, labels, and pick lists
Care assistant: reading basic care notes and instructions
Retail assistant: reading stock labels, signs, and rotas
Cleaner or caretaker: reading task sheets and safety notices
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 1 Award, you can move on to:
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in English reading skills.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across other areas.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: combines reading, writing, and communication in one qualification.
