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Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 3)
Course details
Course code
Q00016265Course date
Number of classes
15 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Maura RoseFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Faith Centre Burnley Campus Social EnteBarden Lane
Burnley
BB10 1JD
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
What we’ll cover
Learn to identify the purpose and main points in a range of texts in English
Explore skim reading techniques to help you quickly understand the main idea of a text
Understand the features of texts that can help you pick out information more easily
Learn to read a text and extract specific information
Improve your dictionary skills
Understand how to create alphabetical lists using 1st and 2nd place letters.
This ESOL course focuses on developing basic reading skills for adults.
You need previous knowledge to take this course, that’s why you’ll need to do a skills check to enrol. Don’t worry, this isn’t an exam. It’s for us to make sure you get on the right course for your level.
Our friendly team will contact you to start your skills check as part of your booking.
When you complete this module, you can continue with other ESOL entry 3 courses. Once you finish the reading, writing, and speaking & listening courses, you can progress to level 1 ESOL courses.
There are also “Get Ready” courses between each module to prepare you for the next course.
What to expect
This ESOL skills for life entry 3 reading course takes around 90 hours to complete.
Please note that you’ll need an internet connection to study this ESOL reading course. This is so you can access our digital learning platform, Canvas.
If you’d like to learn digital skills for online learning, you can also take our Canvas course for ESOL learners.
The WEA is an experienced ESOL course provider. We want you to get the most out of your studies and open doors to opportunities. Our tutors and staff will help you with any language needs you might have.
The WEA is committed to providing accessible adult education. Please let us know if you have any special requirements to be able to take these ESOL classes comfortably.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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What financial support is available?
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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What other support is available?
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
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