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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Kettering – Workpays Kettering

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 Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering. This course is for people with limited English reading ability who want to build that skill in a classroom setting. You'll study daytime, with flexible scheduling over around 60 hours. The course covers reading English in everyday situations, helping you understand written words, signs, and simple texts. You do not need a previous 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 phrases in English.
  • You'll understand simple written signs, labels, and notices.
  • You'll read short sentences and follow their meaning.
  • You'll identify key information in basic written texts.
  • You'll build familiarity with the English alphabet and how letters form words.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Kettering, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is based on reading tasks that reflect everyday situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to read and understand simple English texts, words, and signs at Entry Level 1.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing retail roles - reading product labels, signs, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative - reading safety notices and basic work instructions
  • Cleaning or facilities operative - understanding written task sheets
  • Care assistant - reading simple written guidance and notices
  • Kitchen assistant - following written hygiene and food safety instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award, then Entry Level 3. From there, the ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 Award builds your reading further toward everyday independence and employment. Each step prepares you for the next entry level esol skills for life qualification in the series.

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