Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Fusion Centre, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll take an English assessment first, so the right level is confirmed before you start. The course covers reading in English alongside writing, speaking, and listening. You'll also work on maths, IT, and employability skills. The course runs for up to one year part-time.
Who this course is for
At many of our campuses across Birmingham, we have ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for adults, catered to individual needs and levels that work for you; from Pre-Entry to Level 1 and part-time courses during the day, evening and at the weekends. Our ESOL courses will help to support and develop confidence with English, supported by highly experienced ESOL tutors. As part of the programme you will also be working on improving your maths together with developing IT and employability skills. Classes are designed to support you with English in everyday life and preparing you for work, progression onto further study and employment.
Entry requirements
Depending on your prior qualification will depend on your level of course you are enrolled onto. There are no formal entry requirements, you will take an English assessment to find out what your current level of English is in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This will help and your tutor to identify areas that you need to deve
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in English across everyday situations.
You'll practise writing in English for real-life and work contexts.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills through discussions, role plays, and presentations.
You'll work on maths skills as part of the programme.
You'll develop basic IT skills relevant to study and employment.
You'll practise the English skills needed to apply for jobs or move onto further study.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and use a mix of individual work, group work, pair work, surveys, role plays, discussions, and presentations. You study English through real-life situations. You are continually assessed throughout the course to track your progress and support your development.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Fusion Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: English reading skills support everyday customer communication.
Retail sales assistant: reading product information, labels, and instructions.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, labels, and delivery notes.
Classroom or school support assistant: reading and following written guidance.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening): the natural next step once you complete Entry Level 3.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a recognised English qualification that can lead to Level 2, which employers often ask for alongside GCSE equivalents.
Vocational courses in areas such as childcare, health and social care, or business: open to you once your English skills are strong enough to study in English.
