Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, part-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks, giving you time to build your English reading skills at a manageable pace. You'll study texts, practise understanding written English, and develop the reading skills you need for everyday life and work in the UK. This is a free esol skills for life: reading course for adults who speak English as a second or other language. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
You'll follow written instructions and notices.
You'll read texts used in everyday situations, such as forms, signs, and short documents.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Hugh Baird College Bootle, attending part-time during the day. Assessment is based on reading tasks that reflect real everyday situations. You'll complete a reading test to demonstrate your skills at Level 1. Your tutor will support you throughout the course and prepare you for the assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and customer communications
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and stock labels
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: understanding product information and written procedures
Cleaner or caretaker: following written health and safety instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading food labels, allergen notices, and rotas
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build your spoken English for work and daily life.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications: the next step if you want to reach a standard recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: an alternative English qualification accepted by many employers and colleges.
