Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Tower Hamlets – New City College Attlee A Level Academy

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Attlee A Level Academy. This part-time daytime course runs over 12 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll build your English reading skills at Entry Level 1, working through texts and reading tasks designed for everyday life. The entry level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) classes are open to adults aged 19 and over. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in everyday written English.
  • You'll follow basic written instructions and signs.
  • You'll identify key information in simple documents such as forms and notices.
  • You'll build your understanding of how sentences and words work in written English.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Attlee A Level Academy. Teaching focuses on reading tasks drawn from everyday situations. Assessment is through tasks set by the English Speaking Board, completed during the course. Your tutor will track your progress and support you throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Attlee A Level Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, instructions, and messages
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading basic care notes and instructions
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and simple written tasks
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written cleaning schedules

What you could study next

  • ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 2: the next step up in reading, building on what you've covered here.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 1: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 1: round out your English communication skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication together.

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