Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, part-time during the day. This course is open to learners aged 19 or over. The course runs for 15 weeks and focuses on reading in English for speakers of other languages. You'll build your ability to read and understand everyday texts in English, from signs and forms to workplace materials. These skills support you in daily life and in work.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short everyday texts such as signs, notices, and forms.
You'll identify the main points in simple written English.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read texts linked to everyday situations, including work and community settings.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is based on reading real-world texts and practising comprehension skills. Assessment is through a reading task set by Ascentis. You'll complete the assessment when your teacher confirms you're ready.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus 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
Warehouse operative - reading safety signs, labels, and delivery notes
Care assistant - reading care plans and written instructions
Retail assistant - reading product information and workplace communications
Cleaner or facilities operative - reading rotas, instructions, and health and safety notices
What you could study next
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.
Functional Skills English Level 1 - the next step up, moving toward the GCSE-equivalent level.
