Bridging from ESOL to Functional Skills: reading with confidence (level 1)

About this course

The course develops reading strategies using everyday materials such as messages, letters, forms, leaflets, stories, articles and simple reports. Learners practise identifying main ideas and key details, working out meaning from context, rereading for understanding and building relevant vocabulary. Teaching combines individual-paced work with tutor guidance, discussion and opportunities to present ideas and respond to others. The course also introduces punctuation, technical vocabulary and literary devices used in written texts.

What you'll learn

• Identify the main ideas and gist of simple written texts
• Locate specific information such as names, dates and other important details
• Use context and rereading to work out meaning
• Build vocabulary for understanding everyday written information
• Recognise how punctuation, technical vocabulary and literary devices affect written texts

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for ESOL learners developing their reading before progressing to a Getting Ready or Functional Skills English course. The Beginner (A1) label indicates an introductory level, while the course also involves discussions, presenting ideas and responding to others.

• Designed for learners preparing for further Functional Skills study
• Includes both individual-paced work and participation in discussions