Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at New City College Poplar Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 16 weeks. You'll develop your English reading skills at Level 1, working through texts and practising the reading strategies you need in everyday life and work. The esol skills for life (reading) classes cover understanding written information, working out meaning from context, and reading different types of texts. This level 1 esol skills for life course is assessed through tasks that reflect real reading situations.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including letters, notices, and short articles.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll work out the meaning of unfamiliar words using context.
You'll follow written instructions and information.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll read texts written for different purposes and audiences.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Poplar Campus. Teaching is face-to-face, with reading tasks and activities during lessons. Assessment is through set reading tasks that test your understanding of different texts. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course and prepare you for the final assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Poplar Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading emails, letters, and product information
Retail assistant: understanding written instructions and stock information
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Warehouse operative: following written safety and process instructions
Receptionist: reading and responding to written messages
School support worker: reading classroom and pupil materials
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, bringing your reading to a level that meets the standard employers often ask for.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Listening and Speaking): round out your English skills alongside your reading.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together, recognised by employers across the UK.
