Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 66 hours and focuses on building your English reading skills as a speaker of another language. You'll work through texts, develop your understanding of written English, and prepare for a formal assessment. This is an entry level esol skills for life: reading qualification recognised across the UK. City and Guilds Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) with certificate.
Who this course is for
See website for more details
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in short passages.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read different types of texts, including forms, notices, and short articles.
You'll prepare for a formal reading assessment at Entry Level 3.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Francis St Calderdale College, working through reading tasks and exercises with a teacher. Assessment is by a formal reading test set by City and Guilds. You'll have an initial assessment before the course begins to confirm that 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. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, instructions, and stock information
Care assistant: reading care plans and written instructions
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and delivery notes
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, schedules, and product instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, menus, and food safety notices
School or nursery support worker: reading notices and simple reports
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills alongside reading.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, covering more complex reading and writing in English.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers when they ask for basic English skills.
