Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and focuses on building your English reading skills at Entry Level 1. You'll work through an entry level ESOL skills for life course designed for learners developing their English. The course covers reading everyday texts, understanding written information, and making sense of what you read. You'll sit an assessment set by the English Speaking Board.
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, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll identify key information from signs, notices, and simple documents.
You'll follow the meaning of straightforward written instructions.
You'll recognise common words and phrases in written English.
You'll understand the purpose of simple written materials.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Bedford College, with daytime sessions across the full year. Learning is practical and focused on reading real written materials. Assessment is set by the English Speaking Board and tests your reading skills at Entry Level 1.
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
Cleaner or domestic assistant: reading rotas, labels, and instructions at work.
Kitchen assistant: following written food hygiene and safety notices.
Warehouse operative: reading basic stock and delivery information.
Care assistant: understanding written care notes and workplace signs.
Retail assistant: reading product labels and simple workplace documents.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 2: the next step up in reading, covering slightly longer and more complex texts.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 1: adds written English skills alongside your reading.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): rounds out your English communication skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication together.
