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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Corby – Workpays Corby

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby. This course is for people with limited English reading ability who want to build that skill in a classroom setting. You'll study daytime ESOL skills for life (reading) classes over 60 hours, with flexible scheduling to suit you. The course focuses on reading English at Entry Level 1. You do not need to hold an existing ESOL qualification at this level to join.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to learn how to communicate using English and currently have a limited undertsanding of how to read English.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold a ESOL qualification at this level and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll recognise common words and short phrases in written English.
  • You'll read simple signs, labels, and notices.
  • You'll understand the main point of short, straightforward texts.
  • You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will check your progress throughout the course and confirm when you're ready to be assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby 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: reading safety signs and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, stock sheets, and notices
  • Cleaner or caretaker: following written cleaning schedules and instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 Award, you could move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification to keep developing your English reading. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications build toward the level many employers ask for. You could also study ESOL Skills for Life in Writing or Speaking and Listening alongside your reading to develop all areas of your English.

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