Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. 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 the right level for you. The course covers reading English in everyday situations, building your ability to understand written text with confidence. Classes are daytime and flexible, running over 60 hours in total.
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 texts in everyday English.
You'll identify key information from signs, notices, and simple documents.
You'll understand the meaning of common words and phrases in written English.
You'll follow written instructions in practical, real-world contexts.
You'll recognise how sentences and paragraphs are structured in simple texts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with daytime sessions spread across 60 hours of flexible study. Learning is practical and task-based, using everyday reading materials. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real-life reading situations. There is no formal written exam. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
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
Care assistant: reading care plans and daily notes
Retail assistant: understanding labels, signs, and written procedures
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and health and safety guidance
School support worker: reading classroom resources and communications
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level ESOL skills for life (reading) qualification, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, covering more complex texts and a wider range of reading tasks.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): to round out your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: if you want a qualification that employers and colleges recognise alongside GCSE English.
