Free Entry Level 3 English Reading Skills Course in Brighton

CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 English Reading Skills Course in Brighton. Classes run at St John's College, full-time during the day. This is a funded course for learners with special educational needs. You'll build your ability to read and understand everyday texts, working toward a recognised English reading skills qualification. The course runs over three years, giving you time to develop at a steady pace.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, familiar texts on everyday topics.
  • You'll identify the main point in a piece of writing.
  • You'll follow written instructions and simple documents.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in context.
  • You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll respond to questions about what you have read.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at St John's College, with support from your tutor. Assessment is based on tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand. You'll complete set reading tasks as part of your course. Your tutor will track your progress throughout and confirm when you're ready to be assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St John's College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, reading product labels, signs and instructions
  • Warehouse operative, following written safety and sorting instructions
  • Care assistant, reading care plans and daily notes
  • Kitchen assistant, following written recipes and hygiene guidance
  • Cleaner or caretaker, reading task sheets and schedules
  • Post room or mail room assistant, reading addresses and delivery notes

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Award in English Skills, Writing (City and Guilds) - develop your writing skills alongside reading.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing and speaking.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 - the next step up, moving toward the GCSE-equivalent level.
  • Entry Level 3 Maths - build numeracy skills to complement your English qualification.

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