Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, building your English reading skills in a classroom setting. The course runs for one year. It covers the reading skills you need to understand everyday written English, from signs and forms to short texts. An initial assessment will confirm that this is the right level for you and help 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 everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short messages.
You'll identify key information in simple written materials.
You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in context.
You'll follow written instructions in familiar situations.
You'll recognise how texts are organised to find the information you need.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Kettering Campus, with daytime sessions across the year. Assessment is through tasks that test your reading skills at Entry Level 2. The English Speaking Board assesses your work to award the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering 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 procedures
Care assistant: reading care plans and basic written guidance
Retail assistant: understanding labels, signs, and written rotas
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and safety notices
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 3: the next step up in reading, covering more complex texts.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2: adds written English skills alongside your reading.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking and listening in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
