Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley. You'll develop your ability to read English in a supportive classroom setting, with flexible daytime attendance. The course covers reading skills at Entry Level 3, building from a limited understanding of written English toward confident, practical reading. It runs over 60 hours. You do not need 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 understanding 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 read and understand short, straightforward texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday situations.
You'll understand the purpose of different types of written texts.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
You'll read texts related to familiar topics such as work, home, and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand written English at Entry Level 3. There is no written exam in a traditional sense; assessment is task-based and tied to the reading skills covered in the course.
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 service assistant - reading product info, emails, and instructions
Warehouse operative - reading safety signs, labels, and work orders
Care assistant - reading care notes and basic written guidance
Retail assistant - reading stock lists, notices, and till prompts
Cleaner or caretaker - reading task sheets and health and safety notices
Kitchen assistant - reading menus, labels, and food hygiene instructions
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification, you can move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up, covering more complex written texts.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - to develop your written English alongside your reading.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - to build your spoken English skills as well.
