Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading Course in Chester – Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Chester. Classes run at Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification focuses on building your English reading skills. It runs over 14 weeks with daytime classes. The course covers reading everyday texts, understanding written information, and making sense of what you read in English. It suits anyone improving their English as a speaker of other languages.

Who this course is for

Learners wishing to improve their English

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
  • You'll identify the main points and details in a piece of writing.
  • You'll follow written instructions and information.
  • You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
  • You'll read different types of texts, including signs, notices, and short documents.
  • You'll build your confidence reading English in real situations.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at the centre. Learning is classroom-based, with flexible study to suit your schedule. You'll be assessed through tasks and activities that show your reading skills in English. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading emails, notices, and instructions at work.
  • Retail assistant: understanding product labels, signs, and written procedures.
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions.
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules and written instructions.
  • Kitchen assistant: understanding written recipes and food safety notices.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex texts and written English.
  • 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 together.

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