Course overview

Develop foundational reading skills with this entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK. This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level. If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.

Course description

We will use everyday situations like travel and transport, house and home, health and going shopping to learn new words and practise reading. This will help you to use and understand English you can see in application forms, letters (e.g. from a child's school, doctor, job centre, or landlord) and information in public places. This could help you to find a job, join in with local groups or activities, or feel more independent in your everyday life.

What we’ll cover:

- Learn to identify common English words in everyday situations.

- Understand signs, symbols and texts you will come across.

- Read information about timetables, prices, and schedules.

- Understand the purpose of different texts, including adverts, posters, and news articles.

- Understand how punctuation is used to help you read more easily.

What financial support is available?

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.

What other support is available?

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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