Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. This free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course runs over 66 hours, giving you time to build your reading skills at a manageable pace. It suits anyone balancing study with other commitments. You'll develop your ability to read and understand written English, which is useful in everyday life and at work. The course is part of the english for speakers of other languages programme at the college.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll read signs, notices, forms, and short documents used in daily life.
You'll build your vocabulary to help you understand a wider range of written English.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Learning is delivered face to face, with reading tasks and activities that reflect everyday English texts. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll complete the test when you and your tutor agree you are ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - reading product info, emails, and notices
Warehouse operative - reading instructions, labels, and safety signs
Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant - reading stock sheets and written communications
School support assistant - reading classroom materials and reports
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading rotas, instructions, and health and safety notices
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - round out your English communication skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up if you want to reach a higher level of English reading.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - a recognised English qualification that many employers ask for, covering reading, writing, and communication.
