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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Coventry – Workpays Coventry

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 Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry. This entry level ESOL skills for life course is for people with limited reading ability in English who want to build that skill in a classroom setting. You'll study daytime, with flexible scheduling over 60 hours. The course focuses on reading English in everyday situations. You don't need a previous ESOL qualification at this level to join. An initial assessment will confirm the right starting point for you.

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 used in daily life.
  • You'll understand the meaning of short, straightforward texts.
  • You'll identify key information in simple written materials.
  • You'll follow basic written instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Coventry with daytime sessions. Learning is flexible, so the pace can be adjusted to suit you. Assessment is through tasks that show your reading skills in practical, everyday contexts. There is no written exam. Your tutor will assess your work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry 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, labels, and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading stock labels, rotas, and notices
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading task sheets and product labels

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry 1 Award, you can move on to the Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification at Entry 2, then Entry 3. From there, the ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Certificate builds your reading further. You can also study ESOL Skills for Life qualifications in Writing and Speaking and Listening alongside or after this course.

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