Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, full-time during the day. This is a 16-week course focused on developing your reading skills in English at Level 1. You'll work on understanding written texts, building vocabulary, and reading for meaning. The course is aimed at learners aged 16 to 18 years old.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday written texts.
You'll identify the main points and details in written material.
You'll build vocabulary to help you read more confidently.
You'll understand how texts are organised and what they are for.
You'll follow written instructions and information in real contexts.
You'll practise reading different types of texts, including letters, notices, and short articles.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at New City College Hackney Campus. Learning is delivered through guided reading activities, group work, and individual tasks. Assessment is through set tasks and a formal reading assessment that tests your ability to understand and respond to written texts at Level 1. Your tutor will support you throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - reading correspondence and instructions daily.
Retail assistant - reading product information, labels, and notices.
Warehouse operative - following written safety and work instructions.
Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance.
Receptionist - reading and responding to written messages and forms.
Office administrator - handling written documents and emails.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up, taking your reading skills to a higher level recognised by employers.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) or (Speaking and Listening) - broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - a qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English, useful for further study and many jobs.
