Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 60 hours and focuses on building your English reading skills as someone who speaks another language. You'll work through texts, practise understanding written English, and develop the reading skills you need for everyday life and work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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 written English.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and information.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build your confidence reading English in real situations at work and in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at St Helens College, working with a tutor and other learners. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written English texts at Entry Level 3. There are no written exams in the traditional sense; assessment is task-based and focused on the skills covered during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and communications daily.
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and stock labels.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance.
Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and notices.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions.
School support assistant: reading classroom materials and communications.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex texts.
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.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a wider qualification that moves toward GCSE-equivalent English.
