Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in March

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre. Sessions are part-time and daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life course focuses on developing your English reading skills. You'll work through a range of texts and build your ability to read and understand everyday written material. English does not need to be your first language; the course is designed for people developing their English. The course typically takes 11 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us on 01353 613013 This qualification is suitable if English is not your first language, and you want to develop your English reading skills. You will learn to read and understand a range of different types of texts relevant to everyday life.

Entry requirements

You will need to complete an initial assessment before enrolling on this course to ensure you work towards the right level qualification for you. This can be done at one of our information sessions – please contact our Curriculum Support Team to discuss.

What you will learn

  • You'll read and understand a variety of everyday texts, including signs, notices, and short documents.
  • You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
  • You'll understand how different texts are organised and what they are for.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll follow written instructions and simple forms.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at The March Community Centre, working through reading tasks and activities with a tutor. Assessment is based on tasks and exercises that reflect the reading skills covered in the course. Your tutor will track your progress throughout. The initial assessment at the start helps place you at the right level and shapes your learning plan.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product information, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and stock labels
  • Care assistant: reading care plans and written handover notes
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and written communications
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written instructions and schedules

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification, you could move on to:

  • Entry Level 3 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills.
  • Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): to develop other areas of English alongside reading.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: a more advanced qualification once your reading is stronger.

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