Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Sessions are part-time and daytime, running over 11 weeks at a manageable pace. The course builds your English reading skills in everyday situations. It covers understanding written texts, recognising words, and making sense of simple documents. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning. Earn an Ascentis Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.
Who this course is for
ESOL:E1 (Reading)
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll follow simple written instructions and signs.
You'll identify key information in basic documents such as forms and notices.
You'll build your understanding of how English sentences are structured in written form.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Bury Adult Learning Centre. You'll work through reading tasks and activities with your class. Assessment is through set tasks that show what you can read and understand. There is no written exam. Your tutor will assess your reading skills through the tasks you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer-facing roles where reading English is needed day to day.
Warehouse or retail assistant roles requiring reading of labels, signs, and instructions.
Care assistant roles where reading care notes and instructions matters.
Cleaning or catering roles with written health and safety requirements.
School support roles such as lunchtime supervisor or classroom helper.
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) — to develop other areas of your English alongside reading.
Entry Level 2 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (combined skills) — broader English study once your reading is stronger.
