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 a year building your English reading skills in a classroom setting. The course covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and working with everyday written English. It suits those developing confidence in reading English as an additional language. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification 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 texts on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main points and details in written English.
You'll work out the meaning of words from context.
You'll read different types of everyday texts, such as signs, forms, and notices.
You'll follow written instructions and simple information.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tresham College Kettering Campus. Learning is practical and text-based, working through reading activities with your class. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through tasks that test your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 3. Your tutor will guide you through the work and prepare you for assessment.
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 instructions, notices, and written communications
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: working with product labels, signs, and written information
Catering assistant: reading menus, orders, and food safety notices
Classroom or nursery support assistant: reading resources and written guidance
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 3 reading qualification, you could move on to:
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading alongside writing and speaking, and is a broader English qualification at the same level.
Functional Skills English Level 1: the next step up, recognised by employers and colleges.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: continues your reading development at a higher level through the English Speaking Board.
