ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading Entry Level 3 (BAR26S044)
Curriculum area: ESOL
- Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
- End date: Friday, 6 November 2026
- Number of weeks: 8
- Time: 12:45 - 15:15
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow), Citadel, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 5UD
- Tutor: Alice Barrett
- Free Course
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About the course
The Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life qualifications are based on the National Standards for Adult Literacy and are closely related to the ESOL Core Curriculum. They are designed specifically for people living in Britain and focus on preparing you, the learner, for the world of work or citizenship.
The primary aim of the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life qualifications is to assist you to become independent of others (such as interpreters or translators; be they professionals, family or friends) when interacting with native English-speakers, both in a work environment and elsewhere. By improving your communication and fluency in English, you will significantly improve your employability skills. This class allows you to improve your skills and knowledge with expert support and guidance from one of our highly skilled ESOL
How the course will be delivered
You will receive regular written and verbal feedback from the tutor to support your learning journey and work with your tutor to develop an individual progress record. You will be supported to set targets so you can keep track of your achievements. Formal assessments on each unit of study are provided by the awarding body; these are then scheduled according to need. They are marked by the tutor and graded pass or fail. The results are then verified by an internal quality assurer and an external verifier.
What you'll need to bring
Pen, Notepad and Folder
Entry requirements
No previous formal qualifications are required for entry to this qualification at Entry Level 3. Before you can enrol, you will need to have an initial assessment to make sure the course is suitable for you. You can contact your centre to arrange for this to take place. If you already study with us, your current tutor can help you. Please make sure you can attend classes regularly, every class if you can, because this gives you the best chance of succeeding and improving your English skills.
Next steps
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to progress to Functional Skills English or to continue to study an Award in ESOL Skills for Life Writing at Level 1.
Additional transferable skills:
You will further improve your teamworking skills by working with your peers. You will also develop independent study skills as you complete work outside of the classroom. Your time management skills will also be enhanced. Your self confidence will increase as your skills level improves.
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Contact us
Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk