Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. You'll study full-time during the day, spending around a year building your English reading skills. The course focuses on reading texts in everyday situations, such as signs, forms, letters, and short articles. You'll work toward Entry Level 3, which shows you can read and understand a range of common written English. The entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification is awarded 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 texts used in everyday life, such as notices, forms, and letters.
You'll identify the main points and key information in a written text.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions in familiar situations.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and recognise how they differ.
You'll build your confidence reading English in practical, real-world contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bedford College, with daytime sessions throughout the week. Reading skills are practised using everyday texts and tasks. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through tasks that test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 3. Your tutor will guide your progress and prepare you for the assessment.
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 emails, notices, and instructions at work
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and rotas
Carer or care assistant: understanding written care plans and guidance
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions
School or nursery support worker: reading classroom materials and notices
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up from Entry Level 3, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together, recognised by employers and colleges.
