Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. The course runs for one year. You'll develop your English reading skills at Entry Level 1, working through texts and reading tasks suited to this stage of learning. The entry level esol skills for life (reading) classes are taught in the classroom, giving you regular contact with a teacher and other learners.
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 on familiar topics.
You'll recognise common words and phrases in everyday written English.
You'll follow basic written instructions and signs.
You'll identify key information in simple documents such as forms and notices.
You'll build your understanding of how sentences and words are put together in written English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bedford College. Learning is supported by reading activities, worksheets, and tasks based on everyday texts. Assessment is carried out by your teacher through tasks and exercises that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. The English Speaking Board sets the assessment standards for this qualification.
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, notices, and instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety signs and work instructions
Care assistant: reading basic care notes and workplace notices
Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and simple written communications
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written schedules and health and safety signs
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, building on what you've learned at Entry Level 1.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): working toward the level that leads into Functional Skills English Level 1.
