ESOL reading qualification (level 1)

About this course

This course develops reading skills for workplace, study and everyday contexts, using materials such as job adverts, emails, reports, instructions, timetables and online information. Learners practise locating key details through skimming, scanning, headings and layout, then work with longer and related texts to compare information and interpret meaning. The course also covers purpose, tone, intended audience and features including tables, diagrams and hyperlinks. Digital reading tasks include online forms, emails and work portals, with tools such as search functions and spellcheck used to support understanding. It also prepares learners for the Ascentis Level 1 Reading qualification.

What you'll learn

• Identify main points and key details in workplace and everyday texts
• Use skimming, scanning, headings and layout to locate information efficiently
• Compare the information, purpose and tone of related texts
• Interpret meaning, purpose, tone and intended audience in different texts
• Navigate digital texts using features such as tables, diagrams, hyperlinks, search functions and spellcheck

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for Beginner (A1) learners developing English reading skills for workplace, study and everyday texts. The Beginner label indicates an introductory level, although the source does not specify an entry requirement. Participation involves working with short, related, longer and digital texts, including preparation for the Ascentis Level 1 Reading qualification.

• Covers reading for workplace, study and everyday situations
• Includes printed and digital text formats
• Includes preparation for the Ascentis Level 1 Reading qualification