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 in a classroom setting. The course focuses on reading texts, understanding meaning, and working with everyday written English. An initial assessment will confirm that this is the right level for you and help plan your learning. The entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification is awarded by the English Speaking Board.
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 everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short articles.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and simple documents.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
You'll build familiarity with common written English structures and vocabulary.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Corby Campus, working through reading tasks and activities with a teacher. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is based on reading tasks that test your ability to understand and respond to written texts at Entry Level 3. Your teacher will track your progress throughout the course.
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, emails, and instructions daily.
Warehouse operative: following written safety notices and pick lists.
Care assistant: reading care plans and written handover notes.
Retail assistant: understanding labels, stock sheets, and written procedures.
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and COSHH instructions.
School support worker: reading classroom materials alongside pupils.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: the next step up, covering more complex texts and reading tasks.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 3: adds written communication skills alongside your reading.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking and listening in one qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification recognised by many employers and colleges.
