Course overview

Welcome to our ‘Improve your Reading Skills’ course. This course is designed for pre-entry ESOL learners to improve their English reading skills. During this course, you will practice reading simple texts like stories, articles, menus, and signs. The course will help you learn new words, understand sentences, and find main ideas. Activities include reading aloud, group discussions, and fun exercises. You will also learn ways to quickly find information in texts. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident reading English and enjoy it more.

Course description

This course is designed for pre-entry ESOL learners to help improve their English reading skills. The course focuses on making reading enjoyable and accessible. You will read a variety of simple texts, including short stories, articles, menus, signs, and instructions. Throughout the course, you will learn new words and phrases, understand basic sentence structures, and identify main ideas in texts. Activities such as reading aloud, participating in group discussions, and completing fun exercises will help you practice and improve your reading skills. You will also learn useful reading strategies, such as skimming and scanning, to quickly find important information in a text. These skills will make it easier to read and understand different types of written materials in everyday life. The course encourages you to ask questions and share your thoughts about what you read, which helps develop your critical thinking skills. By engaging in these activities, you will build confidence in your ability to read and comprehend English. By the end of the course, you will have a stronger vocabulary, better reading skills, and more confidence in understanding English texts. This course aims to foster a love for reading and help you on your journey to mastering the English language. This course is free for those living in Southampton.

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.

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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