Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading Course in Barking and Dagenham

CostFREE
Duration55 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Barking and Dagenham. Evening classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time over 55 hours. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on reading skills. You'll practise understanding written English in everyday situations, from signs and forms to longer texts. The course is a good fit if you want to learn English in the UK and build your reading skills at Entry Level 3. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

Entry requirements

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written texts such as signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll identify the main points in short written passages.
  • You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in context.
  • You'll follow written instructions in familiar situations.
  • You'll recognise how texts are organised to find information more easily.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll work through reading tasks and activities with a teacher and other learners. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 3. Your teacher will track your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: understanding labels, forms, and written procedures
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions

What you could study next

Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.

Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English communication skills.

Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.

Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, moving toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.

Apply on bdc.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy

More courses near you