Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills at Entry Level 3, helping you understand written texts in everyday and work situations. It is part of the ESOL Skills for Life suite, designed for people whose first language is not English and who want to develop their reading in English. You will sit an initial assessment so the college can confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as notices, forms, and simple instructions.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are trying to communicate.
You'll read texts linked to everyday life, work, and study situations.
How you will learn
You will learn in a classroom at Rotherham College with a tutor and other students. Assessment for this City and Guilds qualification is by a formal reading test. You will practise reading a range of texts during your classes and work toward the test over the 12 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College 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 or retail worker: understanding written safety and stock information.
Care assistant: reading care plans and workplace communications.
Classroom or school support assistant: supporting reading activities with learners.
Office or admin assistant: handling written correspondence and forms.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 3: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised qualification that moves you toward the GCSE-equivalent level.
