Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, part-time during the day. This free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course runs over 12 weeks. It is designed for adult learners who want to improve their English reading skills. You will practise reading everyday texts, understanding written information, and building your confidence with written English. These are the skills employers look for and that you need in daily life. The course is a recognised level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification for english for speakers of other languages.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and forms.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll follow written instructions and information.
You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
You'll read texts used in work and daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You will learn in a classroom at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, with a teacher to guide you. Classes are part-time and run during the day. You will be assessed through reading tasks and activities that reflect everyday situations. Assessment is practical and based on the work you do during 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
Customer service assistant: reading product and service information clearly.
Care assistant: reading care plans, instructions, and daily notes.
Warehouse operative: reading labels, instructions, and safety signs.
Retail assistant: reading stock information and written communications.
Cleaner or catering assistant: reading rotas, instructions, and 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 skills.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build your spoken English for work and everyday life.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step if you want to reach a standard recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: an alternative English qualification recognised by many employers.
