Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course builds your ability to read and understand written English at Level 1, covering a range of texts and reading tasks. It runs for around 60 hours in total. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that this level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand different types of texts, including everyday documents and longer passages.
You'll identify the main points and details in written English.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and information accurately.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and how language is used for different purposes.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and part-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. You'll practise reading tasks in class and work through a range of written texts. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by Pearson Edexcel. Your tutor will prepare you for the test throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and instructions at work
Retail assistant: understanding product information and written procedures
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Warehouse operative: following written safety and stock instructions
Receptionist: reading and responding to written communications
School support assistant: supporting literacy tasks alongside teaching staff
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading): the next step up, bringing your reading to a higher level of English.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening): round out your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
