ESOL reading qualification (level 1)

About this course

The course develops reading across practical English texts, including job adverts, emails, reports, instructions, timetables, notices and online information. Learners practise identifying main points and details, locating information efficiently, and using context to interpret meaning in longer texts. Sessions also examine how purpose, tone, intended audience and layout affect understanding. Activities include comparing related texts, navigating features such as headings, tables, diagrams and hyperlinks, and responding to digital texts using tools including search functions and spellcheck. The course 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 from context in longer texts
• Identify the purpose, tone and intended audience of different written texts
• Navigate digital texts using layout features and tools such as search functions and spellcheck

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for Beginner (A1) ESOL learners developing their ability to read workplace, study and everyday texts. The level label suggests an introductory stage of English learning, while the course involves interpreting detailed information, comparing texts and working with both printed and digital material.