Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, with daytime sessions designed around flexible study. This entry level ESOL skills for life course focuses on reading English, building your ability to understand written words, signs, and everyday texts. It runs for around 60 hours in total. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. You don't need a previous ESOL qualification 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.
You'll understand simple written instructions and signs.
You'll read and respond to basic written information in English.
You'll identify key information from short passages.
You'll build familiarity with the letters and sounds of written English.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Leicester, with daytime sessions and a flexible study pattern. Learning is practical and task-based, focusing on reading activities drawn from everyday situations. Assessment is through tasks and exercises that show what you can read and understand in English.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester 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: understanding written safety signs and work instructions
Retail assistant: reading labels, notices, and basic written communications
Care assistant: following written care notes and simple instructions
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading schedules and safety guidance
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 2: the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 1: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 1: round out your English communication skills across all areas.
Moving through the Entry Levels prepares you for Level 1 ESOL qualifications, which open up more job and training options.
