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Free Entry Level ESOL Reading Course in Redditch – Workpays Redditch

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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. 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 daytime ESOL skills for life (reading) classes over 60 hours, working toward a recognised entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.

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 texts on familiar topics.
  • You'll recognise common words and phrases in everyday written English.
  • You'll follow basic written instructions and signs.
  • You'll identify the main point in a simple piece of writing.
  • You'll understand the meaning of straightforward sentences in context.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading skills directly. You'll complete reading exercises based on everyday texts and situations. There is no written exam. Your work is assessed as part of the course, so you can show what you've learned at a pace that suits you.

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, emails, and instructions
  • Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
  • Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and written communications
  • Care assistant: understanding written care notes and basic documentation
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written schedules and instructions
  • Kitchen assistant: reading food labels, allergen info, and rotas

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry 2 Award, you can move on to the Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3), which covers more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks. From there, ESOL Skills for Life at Level 1 and Level 2 build toward the reading standard that many employers and further education courses expect. You may also want to study ESOL writing or speaking and listening alongside your reading qualification.

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