Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Coventry. Evening classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. This course builds your ability to read English texts, understand meaning, and respond to written information. It covers 55 hours of part-time classroom learning. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Reading qualification is for adults who use English as a second or additional language.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key details in written English.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of text.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll follow written instructions and information in everyday situations.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and structured.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre during evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 3. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written texts. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; assessment is task-based and matched to the Entry Level 3 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence daily.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock procedures.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Retail assistant: understanding product information and written notices.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and instructions.
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications.
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up, covering more complex texts.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) - to build a fuller set of English skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - which combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification recognised by many employers.
