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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Derby – Workpays Derby

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 Derby. Classes run at Workpays Derby. This entry level ESOL skills for life course focuses on reading English, and is suited to those with limited reading ability in English at present. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you and to plan your learning. The course runs over 60 hours with flexible daytime attendance. 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 and read common everyday words and short texts in English.
  • You'll understand the meaning of simple written sentences.
  • You'll identify key information from short written materials such as signs, notices, and forms.
  • You'll read and follow simple written instructions.
  • You'll build familiarity with the alphabet and how letters form words in English.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Workpays Derby. Learning is classroom-based, with flexible study to fit your schedule. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real reading situations, so you demonstrate your skills in a practical way rather than through a formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: reading product info, instructions, and messages
  • Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, labels, and pick lists
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written instructions
  • Retail assistant: reading stock labels, notices, and till prompts
  • Cleaning operative: reading COSHH labels and task sheets

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 Award, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Qualification to keep building your reading skills. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications take you further. Level 1 and Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are recognised by many employers and open doors to further training and work.

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