English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry 1 Reading

Ref: C3847283

Before you can join this course, you will need to talk to a member of staff and do an initial assessment to make sure the course is right for you. For more information and to book an appointment please call 0300 303 3464. 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.

Course aim

This course will help to develop your reading skills. It leads to a City & Guilds Entry 1 Reading qualification.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Feel more confident using my English in everyday life
  • Read common words, signs, symbols, and short texts about everyday situations
  • Read for information in a range of situations, e.g. timetables, prices, letters
  • Explain how different texts are used for different reasons (e.g. adverts, posters, news stories)
  • Use punctuation (capital letters, full stops and question marks) to help you read sentences and short texts.

How will I be taught?

What kind of feedback can I expect?

What else do I need to know?

- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec - You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas. If you want to understand more about our digital learning platform please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline - A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you - Official document(s) showing your name, address, date of birth Certificates for English / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications you have.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

What can I do next?

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry 1 Reading

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Enrolment Conditions

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

Not sure or have further questions? Contact courseenquiries@wea.org.uk

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