Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and is designed for adult learners who want to develop their English reading skills. You'll work at a manageable pace, which suits anyone balancing study with other commitments. This free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course covers reading everyday texts, understanding written information, and building the skills you need to communicate in English.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify key information in short written passages.
You'll recognise common words and phrases in English.
You'll understand the meaning of simple sentences in context.
You'll develop skills to read and respond to basic written instructions.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, with a tutor supporting you throughout. Learning is part-time and takes place during the day. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show your reading skills at Entry Level 1. There is no written exam. Your tutor will assess your work as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: read product labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: follow written safety notices and picking lists.
Cleaner or caretaker: read rotas, instructions, and health and safety signs.
Care assistant: read basic written guidance and resident information.
Kitchen assistant: follow written recipes and food safety notices.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, covering slightly longer and more complex texts.
Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills alongside reading.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a wider English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication together.
