Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. The course covers 55 hours of reading skills in English, helping you understand everyday texts, signs, forms, and written information. It suits anyone who speaks English as a second or other language and wants to improve their reading.
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 everyday texts such as letters, notices, and forms.
You'll identify the main points and details in short written passages.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life in the UK.
You'll understand how texts are organised and what they are asking you to do.
You'll build your ability to read instructions, signs, and public information.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre with a teacher and other learners. Learning is practical and based on real reading tasks. Assessment is through a written test set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning from there.
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 product info, emails, and instructions
Care assistant: understanding care plans and written guidance
Warehouse operative: reading labels, forms, and safety notices
Retail assistant: reading stock lists, signs, and written communications
School support worker: reading classroom materials and school letters
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and safety instructions
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 Award, you can move on to:
Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up in reading skills
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) - to round out your English skills
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking
Functional Skills English Level 1 - when you're ready to work toward the GCSE-equivalent level
