Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering. This course is for people with a limited understanding of written English who want to develop their reading skills. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right level for you. The course covers 60 hours of daytime classroom study, building your ability to read and understand everyday English texts. The entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) classes are flexible, so you can fit them around your schedule.
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, everyday texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll recognise common words and phrases used in daily life.
You'll understand written instructions, signs, and notices.
You'll read simple sentences and follow their meaning.
You'll build your confidence reading English in practical, real-world contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Workpays Kettering, with flexible daytime attendance across 60 hours. Learning is practical and task-based, focused on reading real texts. Assessment is through tasks and activities that show you can read and understand English at Entry Level 3. There are no written exams. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
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 service assistant - reading product info, instructions, and messages
Warehouse operative - following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant - reading care notes and daily written guidance
Retail assistant - reading labels, signs, and written communications
Cleaner or caretaker - following written schedules and instructions
Kitchen assistant - reading menus, labels, and food safety notices
What you could study next
Once you've completed your 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 texts and longer reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening) - to build a fuller set of English skills alongside your reading.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - if you want a qualification that combines reading, writing, and communication.
