Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College. Daytime sessions are part-time, running over one year at a manageable pace. The course builds your ability to read and understand written English at Level 1. You'll work through texts, practise reading for meaning, and develop the skills employers and further study expect. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including signs, notices, and short articles.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and understand their purpose.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and why writers present information in different ways.
You'll read and respond to more formal written English used in work and daily life.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Bedford College with a tutor guiding your learning. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) is through a formal reading test. You'll practise reading tasks throughout the course to prepare. Classroom activities include working with a range of written texts, group discussion, and guided reading exercises.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading product info, emails, and instructions daily
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock procedures
Care assistant: reading care plans, notes, and guidance documents
Retail assistant: understanding written communications and signage
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions
School or nursery support worker: reading classroom materials and notices
What you could study next
Once you hold the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) qualification, you can move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, bringing your reading to a higher standard recognised by more employers.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by many employers and colleges.
