Free ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Rotherham. Evening classes run at Rotherham College, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Over 12 weeks, you'll build your English reading skills as a speaker of other languages. The course covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and working with everyday written English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words from context.
You'll follow written instructions and notices.
You'll read texts written for different purposes, such as information, advice, and explanation.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Rotherham College during evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written texts at Level 1. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; assessment focuses on demonstrating your reading skills through set tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence, notices, and instructions at work.
Retail assistant: understanding product information, labels, and workplace documents.
Care assistant: reading care plans, instructions, and written communications.
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and picking instructions.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading COSHH labels and workplace guidance.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, taking your English reading to a higher level.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) and (Speaking and Listening) at Level 1: round out your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
