Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Widnes. Evening classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course focuses on reading in English at Level 1 and typically takes 5 months part-time. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as letters, notices, and short articles.
You'll identify the main points and supporting detail in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow the sequence of information in longer written texts.
You'll read and respond to texts written for different purposes and audiences.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. You'll learn through reading activities, group work, and guided practice with a range of texts. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll need to pass this test to earn the Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading).
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions, emails, and notices
Warehouse operative: following written safety and process documents
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant: reading product information and workplace communications
Cleaner or caretaker: following written schedules and health and safety notices
School support worker: reading classroom materials and written communications
What you could study next
Once you've completed your Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) qualification, you could move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading): the next step up, taking your reading skills to a higher level.
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 by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
