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, spending around a year building your English reading skills. The course covers understanding written texts, recognising words and sentences, and reading for meaning. It suits anyone developing their English reading at the earliest level. You'll work toward the entry level esol skills for life (reading) qualification, 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 recognise familiar words and short phrases in written texts.
You'll read simple sentences and understand their meaning.
You'll identify key information in everyday written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
You'll understand the purpose of short, simple texts.
You'll build confidence reading texts relevant to daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is practical and focused on reading real texts. Assessment is carried out through tasks and activities set by the English Speaking Board, which test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry 1 level. Your tutor will guide you through each stage and confirm what the assessment involves before you begin.
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
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: understanding written safety notices and instructions.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, notices, and basic written guidance.
Care assistant: reading simple written information about daily tasks.
Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and food labels.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together, recognised by employers and colleges.
