Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, spending a year building your English reading skills. The course covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and working with everyday written English. It suits anyone developing their English reading at Entry Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll read and understand short, simple texts in everyday English.
You'll identify key information in written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll understand the main point of a simple piece of writing.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read texts written for different purposes, such as instructions or information.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Corby Campus, attending full-time during the day. Teaching is delivered face to face, with reading activities, group work, and guided practice. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1, in line with the English Speaking Board's requirements for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, notices, and instructions
Warehouse operative: reading labels, signs, and safety information
Retail assistant: reading stock lists, rotas, and store communications
Care assistant: reading care notes and workplace guidance
Cleaner or caretaker: reading task sheets and health and safety signs
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, rotas, and food hygiene notices
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, building on the reading skills you've developed.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Entry Level 2 Functional Skills English: combines reading, writing, and communication in one qualification, moving you toward Level 1 and eventually the GCSE-equivalent Level 2.
