Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College. The course runs part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop your English reading skills at Entry Level 3, working through texts and reading tasks suited to everyday life and work. The course takes around 60 hours in total. An initial assessment will confirm that this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
For details about GATEWAY AWARD IN ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE - ENTRY 3 LEVEL - READING - UPPER 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 texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and key information in everyday written material.
You'll follow written instructions and notices.
You'll understand the meaning of words and phrases in context.
You'll read texts used in daily life, such as forms, signs, and simple documents.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Exeter College, with a tutor guiding your reading work. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. There is no written exam in the traditional sense; you'll be assessed on your ability to read and respond to texts at Entry Level 3.
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 info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant: reading care notes and workplace documents
Retail assistant: reading labels, notices, and written communications
Cleaner or catering assistant: following written rotas and health and safety guidance
What you could study next
Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 3): build your spoken English at the same level.
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1: the next step up once you're confident at Entry Level 3, covering more complex reading and communication tasks.
