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Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Truro – Truro Link Into Learning

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

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Truro. Classes run at Truro Link Into Learning. Daytime sessions are part-time, running over 30 weeks at a manageable pace. The course helps you improve your English reading skills in a supportive adult environment. You'll work on understanding written English at Entry Level 1, building the skills you need for everyday life and work in the UK. This is a free ESOL skills for life: reading course for adults who speak other languages and want to gain a recognised qualification.

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 recognise and understand common words and phrases in everyday written English.
  • You'll read and make sense of short, simple texts such as signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify key information in straightforward written materials.
  • You'll understand the meaning of simple sentences in context.
  • You'll develop confidence reading English text used in daily life in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Truro Link Into Learning, with a qualified teacher supporting you throughout. Learning is hands-on and practical, using real written materials. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show your reading skills at Entry Level 1. There is no written exam. Your teacher will assess your work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Truro Link Into Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading English helps in retail and service roles
  • Care assistant: understanding written instructions and care notes
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading safety signs and workplace notices
  • Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and food labels
  • Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and basic workplace documents
  • School support worker: reading communications from staff and parents

What you could study next

Once you complete Entry Level 1, you can move on to:

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): to build a fuller set of English skills
  • Entry Level 2 or Level 1 ESOL courses: as your English improves, higher levels open up more job and study options
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