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

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College. The course runs part-time during the day, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll build your English reading skills at Entry Level 1, working through texts and reading tasks suited to everyday life. This entry level ESOL skills for life course typically takes 60 hours to complete. It's a practical step toward stronger English literacy and further ESOL study. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

Who this course is for

For details about GATEWAY AWARD IN ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE - ENTRY 1 LEVEL - READING - LOWER SPRINGBOARD, 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, 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 develop strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Exeter College. You'll work through reading tasks and exercises with a teacher and other learners. Assessment is through tasks that test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 1. Your teacher will track your progress throughout the course.

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

  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: reading rotas, instructions, and labels at work.
  • Kitchen assistant: following written food hygiene and safety notices.
  • Care assistant: reading basic written instructions and resident information.
  • Retail assistant: understanding product labels, signs, and written guidance.
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs and simple written instructions.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the natural next step after Entry 1, building on the reading skills you've developed.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Listening and Speaking): broaden your English skills across other areas at the same level.
  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop written English alongside your reading as your confidence grows.

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