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English for deaf people: Reading for pleasure (entry 1) - part 3
This course is free for learners who have not achieved a GCSE grade C (4) and higher in English. For more information Click here
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- Start Date: 16 Apr 2026End Date: 25 Jun 2026Thu (Daytime): 14:00 - 17:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: YERP103Full fee £0.00 Senior fee £0.00 Concession £0.00
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What is the course about?
The aim of this course is to develop your reading skills in a friendly and supportive environment. During this course you will read various book stories chosen by the tutor. You will also be discussing your reading materials in BSL, learning new vocabulary and exploring the structure of English. This course has no exams.
What will we cover?
- Reading strategies
- Comprehension skills
- Reading to understand the underlying meaning.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Feel more confident and inspired to read for pleasure
- Increase your vocabulary of words
- Develop your reading strategies.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
To find out your level of skills, you will need to complete the initial assessment & the interview before enrolling. To book the assessment & the interview, please contact: e-mail: universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk; phone (sms): 07307 810118; phone (voice): 02045820423.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught in a deaf-only group with a tutor that is fluent in British Sign Language. Teaching will be in a supportive group setting, which involves pair and small group work. The interactive whiteboard and google classroom will also help your learning. Handouts and worksheets will allow you to build up a folder of work. You will be given homework on a regular basis and an opportunity for one to one tutorials with your tutor to discuss any individual learning needs that you have.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
It is recommended that you bring: appropriate stationary (e.g. pens, highlighter pens etc); a notebook; a file to keep your work in.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
In order to complete this course successfully, you will be asked to do different tasks and tests. Also, your attendance and punctuality is expected to be at 85% or above. At the end of this course, your course tutor will review your overall learning progress including your attendance/punctuality and will advise you on what courses you can do next.