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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Hinckley – Workpays Hinckley

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 Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, with daytime sessions on a flexible timetable. 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 work on understanding written English at Entry Level 1. The course runs for 60 hours in total. 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 familiar words and simple phrases in written English.
  • You'll read and understand short, straightforward texts.
  • You'll identify key information from simple written materials.
  • You'll understand the meaning of common everyday words in context.
  • You'll follow simple written instructions.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Hinckley, with a flexible daytime timetable. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on reading tasks relevant to everyday life. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that show what you can read and understand in English. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing roles where reading English is needed day to day
  • Warehouse operative roles requiring ability to read instructions and labels
  • Care assistant roles where reading care plans and notices is part of the job
  • Retail assistant roles involving reading product information and signage
  • Cleaning or facilities roles where written health and safety notices apply

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) to keep building your reading skills. You might also want to study ESOL Skills for Life in Writing or Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 1, to develop a fuller range of English skills alongside your reading.

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