Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus. This full-time daytime course builds your English reading skills in a classroom setting. You'll work toward the entry level ESOL Skills for Life (reading) qualification, studying five days a week over one year. The course covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and working with everyday written English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Entry Level 2 is the right starting point for you.
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 on familiar topics.
You'll identify the main point and key information in a piece of writing.
You'll recognise common words and phrases in everyday written English.
You'll understand how texts are organised and what different sections mean.
You'll use reading strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read signs, notices, and forms used in daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across the week. Learning is practical and task-based, using real written texts. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through set tasks and reading activities that demonstrate your skills at Entry Level 2. Your tutor will guide you through each task and track your progress throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and notices
Warehouse operative: reading instructions, labels, and safety signs
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading stock sheets, rotas, and store communications
Cleaner or caretaker: reading schedules, COSHH labels, and instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, rotas, and food safety notices
What you could study next
Once you complete this Entry Level 2 Award, you could move on to:
Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3): the next step up, building on the reading skills you've developed.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: a route toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers.
