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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Exeter – Exeter College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration84 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College. This is a full-time daytime course, running over 84 hours of classroom-based study. It focuses on English reading skills at Entry Level 2, helping you understand written texts used in everyday life and work. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification is assessed through tasks that reflect real reading situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

For details about GATEWAY AWARD IN ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE - ENTRY 2 LEVEL - READING - YES PLUS (LINK P0TESA20/6/B), please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll identify the main points in everyday written materials such as notices, forms, and signs.
  • You'll follow written instructions in simple, clear language.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll read texts written for different purposes and recognise how they differ.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Exeter College with daytime sessions. Learning is hands-on and practical, using written texts drawn from everyday situations. Assessment is through reading tasks set by Gateway Qualifications. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand a range of short texts. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; tasks are designed to reflect how reading is used in daily life.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product information, emails, and notices
  • Warehouse operative: following written instructions and safety signs
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and workplace communications
  • Retail assistant: understanding labels, forms, and written guidance
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, rotas, and food hygiene notices

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification, you can move up to the next level. The Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award builds on what you've learned here. After that, the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award takes your reading skills further. If you also want to develop your writing and speaking, Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life qualifications in Writing and Speaking and Listening run alongside this course at many centres.

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