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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Launceston – Launceston Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Launceston. Classes run at Launceston Adult Learning Centre, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This English for Speakers of Other Languages course helps you build your reading skills in English in a supportive adult environment. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The course runs for 30 weeks.

Who this course is for

ESOL Skills for Life is for anyone based in the UK for whom English is a second or additional language.

These qulifications focus on the language used in everyday situations, helping learners into work or function more effectively in an English-speking environment.

This is a 54 guided learning hours course taught over 18 weeks, leading to a City and Guilds qualification. There will be one class a week for 3 hours.

ESOL is delivered in weekly group sessions, with further learning activities done in your own time. Please note that you will need to attend weekly and complete the homework set by the tutor.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in written English.
  • You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
  • You'll follow written instructions and simple documents.
  • You'll read texts used in daily life, work, and the community.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based at Launceston Adult Learning Centre. You'll learn through reading activities, group work, and guided practice with your tutor. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll need to pass this test to earn the Level 1 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Launceston Adult Learning Centre 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.
  • Care assistant: understanding written care plans and daily records.
  • Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and rotas.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and picking instructions.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: reading workplace health and safety notices.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading.
  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build spoken English skills for work and daily life.
  • Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step if you want to reach the level employers describe as equivalent to GCSE English.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a recognised English qualification accepted by many UK employers and colleges.
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