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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Bedford – Bedford College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your English reading skills at Entry Level 2, covering how to read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, forms, and short written information. You'll work toward the English Speaking Board Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Certificate.

Who this course is for

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short everyday texts such as signs and notices.
  • You'll identify the main point in simple written information.
  • You'll understand the meaning of common words in context.
  • You'll read and follow simple instructions and forms.
  • You'll recognise how texts are organised to help you find information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College. Learning is supported by reading activities, group work, and guided practice with everyday texts. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to read and understand written material at Entry Level 2.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product information, signs, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and labels
  • Care assistant: reading basic care notes and workplace notices
  • Retail assistant: understanding written stock and pricing information
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written instructions and schedules

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 2 qualification, you could move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award, then to the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award. From there, the Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English reading. Many learners also study ESOL writing and speaking qualifications alongside reading to build a full set of English skills.

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