Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Tower Hamlets – New City College Poplar Campus

CostFREE
Duration23 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks and focuses on building your English reading skills at Entry Level 1. You'll work through an entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification, developing your ability to read and understand everyday written English. Classes are daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions and signs.
  • You'll identify key information in basic written materials such as forms and notices.
  • You'll build your confidence reading written English in practical situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Poplar Campus. Teaching focuses on reading skills through guided practice with everyday texts. Assessment is set by the English Speaking Board and tests your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will support you through the tasks and let you know when you're ready to be assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - reading product info, emails, and notices
  • Warehouse operative - following written instructions and safety signs
  • Cleaner or caretaker - reading rotas, labels, and basic instructions
  • Care assistant - reading care notes and written guidance
  • Retail assistant - reading stock labels, forms, and store communications

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification, you can move up to higher levels.

  • Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2) - the next step up in reading skills
  • Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3) - prepares you for Level 1 study
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) at Entry Level - to develop your wider English skills alongside reading

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