Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Blyth. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, part-time during the day. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course for adults who are learning English as a second or other language. The course runs over 12 weeks at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll build your reading skills in English, from recognising words and signs to understanding short texts. This is an entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
What you will learn
You'll recognise common words and short phrases in everyday English.
You'll read and understand simple signs, labels, and notices.
You'll follow short written instructions.
You'll identify key information in simple texts.
You'll understand the meaning of basic written sentences.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus, with a teacher to guide you. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand short, simple texts. There is no written exam. Assessment takes place as part of your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Blyth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner or domestic assistant, reading rotas and instructions at work.
Kitchen assistant, following written food safety and hygiene notices.
Care assistant, reading simple care notes and workplace signs.
Retail assistant, understanding labels, signs, and written tasks.
Warehouse operative, reading basic instructions and safety notices.
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you can move on to further ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualifications at higher entry levels.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up, covering longer and more varied texts.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - prepares you for Functional Skills English at Level 1.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking.
