Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This course runs for 16 weeks. It focuses on reading in English at Level 1, building the skills you need to understand written texts in everyday and work situations. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday written texts in English.
You'll identify the main points and details in a range of documents.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll read and respond to texts used in work and daily life.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus. Learning is delivered face-to-face with a teacher. Assessment for the English Speaking Board Award is through a reading test. You'll read a set of texts and answer questions to show your understanding. Your teacher will prepare you for the assessment during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath 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
Retail assistant - understanding product information and workplace documents
Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance
Warehouse operative - following written safety and stock instructions
Receptionist - reading correspondence and written requests
School support assistant - reading classroom materials and communications
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Listening and Speaking) - round out your English communication skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life - the next step up, covering reading and writing at a higher level, recognised by many employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - an alternative route if you want a qualification that also covers maths and is widely used in job applications.
