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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Newport – Isle of Wight College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College, daytime, over 12 weeks. This is an entry level esol skills for life: reading course for adults whose first language is not English. You'll build your ability to read English in a relaxed classroom setting alongside people from other language backgrounds. Before you start, you'll complete an English Placement Test and a BKSB test. These help place you at the right level.

Who this course is for

These two courses are for part-time learners whose native language is not English, who live or plan to live in the UK and who have little or no knowledge of English. It is ideal for people who want to practice their English in an informal environment and meet people of other nationalities.

Entry requirements

There is no entry requirement for studying the English programme but you will be asked to complete an English Placement Test (EPT) and BKSB test which will assess your level of English and determine your course.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise common words and short phrases in everyday written English.
  • You'll read simple signs, notices, and labels.
  • You'll understand basic written instructions.
  • You'll identify key information in short texts.
  • You'll build familiarity with the English alphabet and how letters form words.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Isle of Wight College with other learners at a similar level. Classes are daytime and run flexibly over 12 weeks. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect everyday reading situations. Your progress is measured against the Entry Level 1 standard for the City and Guilds Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing retail assistant - reading labels, signs, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety notices and basic documentation
  • Cleaning or housekeeping staff - following written rotas and instructions
  • Care assistant - reading simple written guidance in a care setting
  • Kitchen porter - understanding written health and safety notices

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification, then Entry Level 3. From there, the ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 and Level 2 Awards cover reading at a standard that supports everyday work and study in the UK. You could also add Speaking and Listening or Writing qualifications alongside your reading studies.

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