Free Entry Level English Skills - Reading Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 60 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll work on reading skills at Entry Level 1, covering how to understand and make sense of written texts. This free english skills - reading course for adults is a good starting point if you want to build toward further english qualifications.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll read and understand simple written texts.
You'll identify the main point in a short piece of writing.
You'll recognise familiar words and phrases in everyday materials.
You'll follow simple written instructions.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand. There is no written exam. Your tutor will assess your reading skills through set tasks matched to the Entry Level 1 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
You'll need further qualifications for most roles, but this course supports progress toward work in:
Retail assistant, reading product labels and instructions
Care assistant, reading care notes and daily records
Warehouse operative, following written pick lists and safety signs
Cleaner or caretaker, reading rotas and instructions
Kitchen assistant, reading basic food labels and hygiene notices
What you could study next
After completing this Entry Level 1 Award, you could move on to:
Entry Level 2 English Skills - Reading, the next step up in reading ability.
Entry Level 3 English Skills, covering reading and writing together.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, which leads toward the Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
