Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Lewisham. Evening classes run at Deptford Adult Learning, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) course focuses on everyday reading in English: letters from your GP or your child's school, basic forms, health and safety notices, and transport information. You'll also build vocabulary and practise using a dictionary. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The course runs for 48 hours part-time.
Who this course is for
This course is for individuals that have little or some English reading skills. You will learn how to read simple English to help you go about your daily life. You will learn how to read basic forms, use a dictionary, read a letter from your surgery and any letters from your child�s school. You will be able to read basic health & safety and transport information.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an initial assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an Entry Level 2 ESOL Reading qualification (or equivalent), prior to the course or score at working towards Entry level 3 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand letters from everyday sources, such as your GP surgery or your child's school.
You'll fill in basic forms using written English.
You'll use a dictionary to find and check the meaning of words.
You'll read basic health and safety information.
You'll understand transport information in written English.
You'll build your everyday English vocabulary.
You'll read simple job-related texts, including job adverts and application guidance.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Deptford Adult Learning during evening sessions. Learning is built around everyday reading tasks relevant to work, community, and daily life. Assessment is through tasks and activities set by Pearson Edexcel, completed as part of your coursework. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Deptford Adult Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading instructions, notices, and correspondence at work.
Warehouse or retail worker: reading health and safety and stock information.
School support or cleaning staff: reading school communications and notices.
Care support worker: reading basic care plans and health information.
Hospitality or catering assistant: reading menus, rotas, and workplace notices.
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) course, you can move up to the next level. Options include:
ESOL Skills for Life Reading Level 1: the next step in the reading programme at Deptford Adult Learning.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading Level 2: for those who progress further and want to reach the level recognised by most employers.
ESOL Speaking and Listening or Writing courses: to build a fuller set of English language skills alongside your reading qualification.
