Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Market Harborough – Workpays Market Harborough

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 Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough. This entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) course is for people with a limited understanding of written English who want to build their reading skills in a classroom setting. You'll study for around 60 hours, with flexible daytime attendance. The course covers reading everyday texts, understanding meaning, and making sense of written English in practical situations. You don't 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 read and understand short, simple everyday texts in English.
  • You'll identify the main points and meaning in written material.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases used in everyday situations.
  • You'll understand how sentences and basic punctuation work in written English.
  • You'll read signs, notices, and simple forms you might encounter day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Market Harborough, with flexible daytime sessions across around 60 hours of study. Learning is practical and activity-based, working through reading tasks and exercises in class. Assessment is through tasks that show you can read and understand written English at Entry 2 level. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough 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: reading labels, safety signs, and work instructions
  • Care assistant: reading care notes and basic written guidance
  • Retail assistant: reading stock lists, notices, and till prompts
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: reading rotas, instructions, and health and safety signs
  • Kitchen assistant: reading menus, labels, and food safety notices

What you could study next

  • Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3): the next step up in reading, covering longer and more complex texts.
  • Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
  • Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 2): round out your English skills across all four areas.
  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: a longer-term goal once you've built confidence at Entry Level.

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