Learn to Read

Course Key
Let's Learn English typed on a card and a pen

Circle with the letters IA Initial Assessment

Circle with C Course Concession

Circle with B Blended Course

Circle with computer icon Online Course

Circle with I A

Course Fee FREE*

Course Details

This course is for adults who would like to improve their reading skills and is aimed at people with little or no reading ability.    

You will be encouraged to attend regularly.

Entry Requirements

You will need to provide evidence that you have any of the following:

  • Been a resident of the UK for the past three years.
  • Proof of immigration status
  • You will need to complete an assessment before you join the course and advice will be given as to the suitability of the course for you.  You must be committed to attending regularly and completing home study.

Location

Venue Day Time Start Date End Date Apply/Enrol
Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am 23/09/2025 02/12/2025 Enquire Now
Tipton College, Tipton Thursday 1pm - 3pm 25/09/2025 04/12/2025 Enquire Now

The benefits of this course

This course will help to give you the foundations to learn to read in a slow and steady way, building week-by-week.

Teaching

Learning will take place in a supportive environment, where professional teaching will be differentiated for individual learner needs.  Your course will be classroom based and you will take part in with one to one, paired and small group work. Full participation will require you to find some time to complete homework, which will be marked and commented on by the tutor with guidance to help you to know how to improve.

How will progress be monitored ans assessed?

Your individual learning goals will be agreed at the beginning of the course and recorded on your individual learning plan.  The ILP will be used throughout the course to assess your progress.  Progression will be monitored through assessment via observation of practical activities, marking of completed work and through group discussion.  The tutor will assess your learning during the sessions and will provide you with individual feedback.  You will be asked to provide feedback of your learning experience via a questionnaire.

Qualification

Learners will receive an in-house certificate upon completion of the course.

Next Steps

After this course you may want to progress onto an English course to help you to develop your skills.

Equipment Required

Writing paper and a pen.

 

This course is 20 Guided learning hours and runs for 10 weeks

*Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.