Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Sheffield. Daytime classes run at CTS Training. This course is for learners aged 16 to 19, or 19 to 24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, who are developing their English reading skills. You'll build your ability to read and understand everyday written English, from signs and notices to short texts. The course runs over 88 hours. It covers the esol skills for life: reading classes you need to progress toward further English qualifications or work.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple everyday texts such as signs, labels, and notices.
You'll identify key information in short written passages.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life and work.
You'll understand the meaning of simple sentences in context.
You'll use reading strategies to work out unfamiliar words.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at CTS Training, with daytime sessions over 88 hours. Learning is flexible, so the pace is adapted to your needs. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show your reading skills at Entry Level 1. There is no formal written exam at this level; your progress is assessed through the work you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: understanding written safety signs and stock labels.
Retail assistant: reading product information and workplace communications.
Care assistant: reading basic care notes and written instructions.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety guidance.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop written English alongside reading.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build spoken English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication, recognised by employers and colleges.
