Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus. This is a daytime, full-time course that builds your English reading skills in a classroom setting. It runs for 35 hours in total. You'll work toward the Ascentis Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification, part of the english for speakers of other languages programme that helps people learn English in the UK. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
ESOL - Level 1 - Reading E&T (GII00AAAL1 25/26LA) is based in the ESOL department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen ASCENTIS as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and short articles.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Lowestoft Campus during the day. Learning is delivered face to face. Assessment for the Ascentis Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a formal reading test. Your tutor will prepare you for this during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading labels, notices, and store communications
Catering assistant: following written recipes and hygiene instructions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading COSHH labels and work schedules
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you could move on to:
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) to round out your English skills
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) for a higher level of reading in English
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, which employers recognise as the equivalent of a GCSE in English
