Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) course is for people with limited English reading ability who want to build that skill in a classroom setting. You'll study daytime ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) classes over 60 hours, working toward a recognised entry level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification. 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 recognise and read common everyday words and short texts in English.
You'll understand the meaning of simple written sentences.
You'll read and follow basic written instructions.
You'll identify key information in short written materials such as signs, forms, and notices.
You'll use context to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills at Entry Level 1. These are set and marked as part of the Gateway Qualifications Award, so there is no formal written exam in the traditional sense. Your progress is assessed through reading tasks matched to the Entry 1 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch 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 picking instructions
Care assistant: reading basic care notes and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and stock information
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and instructions
Kitchen assistant: reading basic food labels and hygiene notices
What you could study next
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 2): the next step up in reading, building on what you've learned at Entry 1.
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1): develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) (Entry 1): round out your English communication skills at the same level.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.
