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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Bradford – Skills for Work – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration30 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Bradford. Classes run at Skills for Work. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can confirm the right level for you and plan your learning. The course covers reading skills for everyday life and work, including recognising letters, learning new vocabulary, and understanding written English in real situations. Topics include family life, health, job roles, and making appointments. The course runs for 30 hours, delivered in the classroom during the day.

Who this course is for

ESOL courses achieving full qualifications from Entry Level progressing to Level 2 qualifications. On this course people will: practice introducing themselves; learn to recognise letters of the alphabet; learn to make an appointment face to face or over the phone; learn some words.

Entry requirements

You will be required to undertake an initial assessment and basic skills diagnostic assessment to determine the level you are working prior to starting the course/qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise introducing yourself and reading about everyday topics such as family life and health.
  • You'll learn to recognise letters of the alphabet and build your reading vocabulary.
  • You'll read and understand words and phrases used in daily situations, including appointments and job roles.
  • You'll develop your understanding of grammar and punctuation as they appear in written English.
  • You'll learn to read information about healthy eating, school communication, and wellbeing.
  • You'll build confidence reading written English for use in life and work.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Skills for Work, attending daytime sessions over 30 hours. Learning is practical and topic-based, covering reading skills through everyday subjects. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel Award is through tasks and activities that show what you can read and understand at Entry Level 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills for Work will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing roles where reading English is needed day to day
  • Retail assistant roles requiring basic written English
  • Care assistant roles where reading instructions and notices matters
  • School support or volunteer roles in community settings
  • Warehouse or factory work where reading safety signs is required

What you could study next

Once you complete the entry level esol skills for life (reading) course, you can move on to higher levels of the same qualification. The ESOL Skills for Life (reading) qualification is available at Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3, building your reading skills further. You could also take ESOL Skills for Life qualifications in writing, speaking, and listening alongside or after this course, working toward a full ESOL qualification at Level 1 or Level 2.

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