Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Gloucester – Adult Education In Gloucester

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Gloucester. Classes run at Adult Education In Gloucester, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll have an assessment at the start to confirm the right level for you. This entry level esol skills for life (reading) course runs over 16 weeks part-time, building your ability to read English for everyday life, work, and living in the UK. The course covers reading skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

This class is for people who speak some English. You will do an assessment at the start of the course to find out what level you are currently working towards.

Entry requirements

Eligible participants must be aged 19 or over on 31 August of the current academic year, reside in England on the first day of learning. Further eligiblity criteria may apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand everyday texts such as notes, signs, and simple instructions.
  • You'll identify key information in short written materials used at home and in the community.
  • You'll read texts related to work situations, including forms and notices.
  • You'll understand written questions and follow written directions.
  • You'll build your reading vocabulary for practical, real-life situations in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll learn through face-to-face classroom sessions at Adult Education In Gloucester. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering reading tasks drawn from everyday life, work, and living in the UK. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand at Entry Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Education In Gloucester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - reading product info, instructions, and messages
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety signs, labels, and pick lists
  • Care assistant - reading care notes and workplace notices
  • Retail assistant - reading stock information and written instructions
  • Cleaner or facilities operative - reading schedules and health and safety signs
  • Kitchen assistant - reading recipes, rotas, and food hygiene notices

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) - develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening) - build confidence communicating in English at work and in daily life.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life - the next step up, covering reading, writing, and communication at a higher level.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - a closely related qualification that covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening together.

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