Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College – Duke Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street, with part-time daytime sessions to fit around your other commitments. The course runs over one year and focuses on building your English reading skills as a speaker of another language. You'll work toward the City and Guilds entry level esol skills for life reading qualification, which shows employers and colleges that you can read and understand everyday English texts.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain ESOL Reading Entry 3 (Sep Start)(19+)

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday written English texts.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in a piece of writing.
  • You'll follow written instructions and notices in English.
  • You'll understand the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
  • You'll read different types of texts, including letters, forms, and short articles.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. Learning is part-time and takes place during the daytime. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly. Assessment is through reading tasks that reflect real everyday texts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock procedures
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
  • Retail assistant: understanding written notices, labels, and rotas
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions
  • School or nursery support worker: reading communications from staff

What you could study next

Once you complete this Course, you could move on to:

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) - to build a fuller set of English skills at the same level.
  • City and Guilds ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Reading) - the next step up, working toward stronger everyday English.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.

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