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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Wandsworth – LIBS Training

CostFREE
Duration48 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course focuses on reading simple English for everyday situations. You'll learn to read basic forms, letters from your GP or your child's school, health and safety information, and transport signs. The course runs for 48 hours in total. You'll need a prior Entry Level 1 ESOL qualification, or you'll complete an initial assessment at enrolment so the centre can confirm the right starting point for you.

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

Prior ESOL E1 qualification is required, otherwise you will have to complete an initial assessment as part of your enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll read simple English texts used in everyday life, including letters and forms.
  • You'll use a dictionary to find and check the meaning of words.
  • You'll read letters from your GP surgery and your child's school.
  • You'll read basic health and safety information.
  • You'll read transport information to help you get around.
  • You'll build vocabulary to support reading in work and community settings.
  • You'll read job adverts and simple application materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at LIBS Training through guided reading tasks and practical exercises. Assessment is through tasks set by Pearson Edexcel, completed during the course. Your tutor will use an initial assessment at enrolment to confirm you're starting at the right level and to plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing retail roles where reading English is needed daily
  • Warehouse operative roles requiring health and safety sign reading
  • School support or volunteer reader roles in community settings
  • Care assistant roles where reading basic instructions and letters matters
  • Hospitality and catering roles with written safety and hygiene requirements

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification, you can move up to the Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) courses. You could also add ESOL Skills for Life in Writing or Speaking and Listening at the same or higher level. Together, these qualifications build the English skills many employers ask for.

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