Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for 15 weeks and focuses on developing your reading skills in English at Level 1. You'll work through texts and tasks that build your ability to read and understand written English in everyday situations. The level 1 ESOL skills for life (reading) classes are designed to fit around other commitments, with daytime sessions on a manageable schedule.
Who this course is for
19 plus
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of everyday texts, including signs, notices, and short articles.
You'll identify the main points and key information in written material.
You'll understand vocabulary used in common situations such as work, health, and community life.
You'll follow written instructions and forms accurately.
You'll recognise how texts are organised and what different formats are used for.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Hackney Campus. Learning involves reading activities, group tasks, and guided practice with a range of texts. Assessment is through a formal reading test set by the English Speaking Board, which you'll complete at the end of 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 emails, notices, and instructions at work
Warehouse operative - following written safety and stock instructions
Care assistant - reading care plans and written guidance
Retail assistant - understanding product information and written procedures
Cleaner or facilities operative - following written health and safety instructions
School support worker - reading classroom materials alongside staff
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - round out your English communication skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - the next step up, taking your reading to a higher level of English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - a qualification recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to GCSE English.
