Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading at Bury Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run over 11 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills if your first language is not English. You'll work through texts and reading tasks at Entry Level 3. An initial assessment confirms this is the right level for you before you start. Earn an Ascentis Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.

Who this course is for

"This course will help you improve your English skills for everyday life in the UK. You will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will also learn about living and working in the UK, including jobs, workplace skills, and local services. This course will help you feel more confident using English at home, in your community, and at work. By the end of the course, I will be able to: Communicate clearly in everyday conversations and in workplace situations Understand spoken English in a variety of contexts Read and understand different types of texts (forms, emails, letters, articles) Write clearly for different purposes (emails, letters and messages) Apply knowledge of living and working in the UK in real-life situations Feel more confident using English in the community and workplace

Who is this course for? This course is ideal for job seekers and those who want to gain a recognised ESOL qualification that you can include on your CV, helping you progress in your current job or move into employment.

This course will help you improve your English communication skills, making it easier to: Apply for jobs Prepare for interviews Communicate in the workplace

This course is ideal if you want to: Improve your confidence in English Support your children's education Take part in your local community

You will also develop important soft skills such as confidence, independence, and communication.

No previous qualifications are needed.

What qualifications/units will I complete? Ascentis ESOL Entry 3 "

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main points in written information.
  • You'll follow written instructions and notices.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll read different types of text, including forms and signs.
  • You'll build confidence reading everyday English in real situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Bury Adult Learning Centre, working through reading tasks with a teacher and other learners. Assessment is through a written reading test set by Ascentis. You'll complete the test when you and your teacher agree you are ready.

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 service assistant — reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Care assistant — reading care plans and written guidance
  • Warehouse operative — reading labels, signs, and safety notices
  • Retail assistant — reading stock lists and written communications
  • Cleaner or caretaker — reading schedules and health and safety notices
  • School support worker — reading classroom materials and notices

What you could study next

  • ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 3 — develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 3 — build spoken English to complement this qualification.
  • ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading) — the next step up once you complete Entry Level 3, moving toward Level 2 English for speakers of other languages.

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