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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Widnes – Riverside College Kingsway Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration5 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around your week. The course focuses on reading in English at Entry Level 1. You'll work on understanding written texts, everyday signs, and short documents. Classes run part-time over 5 months. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Aimed at 19+ learners

Entry requirements

Initial assessment after application

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand short, simple written texts in English.
  • You'll recognise common words and everyday vocabulary.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions and signs.
  • You'll understand the main point of a short piece of writing.
  • You'll build your confidence reading texts used in daily life, such as forms and notices.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Teaching is delivered face-to-face in evening sessions. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will assess your work during the course. There is no formal written exam at this level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, labels, and notices
  • Care assistant: understanding written care notes and guidance
  • Kitchen assistant: reading food labels, allergen info, and rotas

What you could study next

Once you complete this entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification, you can move on to higher levels of the same course. The Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Qualifications build on what you've learned here. After Entry Level 3, you could progress to the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Certificate. Each step opens up more job roles and further study options.

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