Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, with full-time daytime attendance across one year. The course builds your ability to read and understand English texts at Level 1. You'll work through reading tasks that reflect everyday situations, helping you use written English more confidently at work and in daily life. The level 1 esol skills for life (reading) qualification is awarded by the English Speaking Board.
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 written texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and supporting details in written material.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll understand different text types, including letters, notices, and short articles.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how that affects meaning.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, with full-time daytime sessions across the year. Learning is built around reading tasks and guided practice with a range of texts. Assessment is through tasks set by the English Speaking Board, which test your ability to read and understand written English at Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence, emails, and instructions daily.
Retail assistant: understanding product information, notices, and written procedures.
Warehouse operative: following written safety and operational instructions.
Care assistant: reading care plans, notes, and written guidance.
Receptionist: handling written communications and information at the front desk.
School support assistant: supporting learners with reading tasks in the classroom.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, moving toward the standard employers ask for when they require English at GCSE level or equivalent.
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 that covers reading, writing, and communication together, recognised by employers and colleges.
