Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, spending a year building your English reading skills in a classroom setting. The course covers reading texts, understanding meaning, and working with different types of written material in English. It suits anyone developing their English reading at Level 1. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
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 in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words from context.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
You'll develop your ability to read at a pace suitable for Level 1.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Tresham College Kettering Campus, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Learning is practical and focused on reading real texts. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through tasks that test your reading skills directly, rather than written exams about theory.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading written communications and instructions daily.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock procedures.
Retail assistant: reading product information, labels, and notices.
Care assistant: understanding written care plans and guidance.
Catering assistant: reading recipes, rotas, and food safety notices.
Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, taking your English reading to a higher level recognised by more employers.
Level 1 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 employers and colleges, useful for further study or work.
