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Free Entry Level 3 English Reading Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 English Reading Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Wellington House, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and fits around other commitments. You'll practise using different reading strategies for words and phrases. That includes working out unfamiliar words, understanding meaning in context, and reading a range of everyday texts with greater confidence.

You'll start with a short information and guidance session to make sure this is the right level for you. You'll finish with an Entry Level reading qualification.

Who this course is for

Anyone. Please contact us for more information.

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll use different strategies to read and understand unfamiliar words.
  • You'll identify the meaning of words and phrases in context.
  • You'll read a range of everyday texts, including signs, forms, and short passages.
  • You'll build strategies to work through texts you find difficult.
  • You'll recognise how punctuation and layout help you understand what you read.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Wellington House, with a tutor guiding each session. Learning is part-time and daytime, so the pace is steady. You'll practise reading activities in class and get feedback as you go. Assessment is based on the reading tasks you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wellington House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, reads product labels, signs, and instructions daily.
  • Care assistant, reads care plans, notes, and workplace documents.
  • Warehouse operative, reads picking lists, labels, and safety notices.
  • Receptionist, reads messages, emails, and visitor information.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reads rotas, instructions, and health and safety notices.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, covers reading, writing, and speaking together as a full qualification.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, the next step up, recognised by employers and colleges.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the GCSE equivalent in English, widely accepted for work and further study.
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