Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Bradford. Classes run at Skills for Work, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll start with an initial assessment so the course is matched to your current reading level. Over 60 hours, you'll build your English reading skills for everyday situations at home and work, covering vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Topics include family life, health, job roles, and making appointments. This is a Pearson Edexcel entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification.
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 recognise and read letters of the alphabet and common words.
You'll read and understand everyday texts about family life, health, and work.
You'll learn vocabulary and spelling for practical situations.
You'll apply grammar and punctuation in reading tasks.
You'll read and respond to written information about appointments and job roles.
You'll develop confidence reading texts used in daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Skills for Work, Bradford, with a qualified teacher. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. Learning is hands-on and topic-based, covering real texts and practical reading tasks. Assessment is through tasks and activities set during the course, as specified by Pearson Edexcel for the Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading).
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 service assistant: reading product and workplace information confidently
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, labels, and instructions
Care assistant: reading care notes and daily records
School support worker: reading classroom and communication materials
Retail assistant: reading stock, pricing, and customer information
Receptionist: reading messages, emails, and appointment details
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading): the next step up, building on the reading skills you've gained at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (writing): develop your writing alongside your reading at the same level.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (combined): move toward a fuller qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening as your English grows.
