Reading Comprehension: Attending ESOL Classes
Let's solve the tasks step by step based on the passage.
---
Answer the following in full sentences:
1. Where are these two ladies from?
Marta and Gita are from Romania.
2. Why did they come to England?
They came to live in England hoping to give their family a better life.
3. Who can speak better English?
Marta can speak better English because she has become more confident in communicating in English and attends ESOL classes.
4. What does Marta listen to?
Marta listens to the radio in English while driving.
---
Circle (True) or (False). And then correct all mistakes:
1.
Both women attend ESOL classes.
✘ False
→
Correction: Only Marta attends ESOL classes. Gita does not go to classes.
2.
Gita speaks little English.
✔ True
→ She arrived in England with basic English, so she speaks very little.
3.
Marta pays for her lessons.
✘ False
→
Correction: Marta does not pay for her lessons; the Job Centre gave her the opportunity to attend free ESOL classes.
4.
The ESOL centre helped many people.
✔ True
→ The passage says the centre has helped hundreds of people like them, and most have found jobs earning good money.
---
Discussion: How long have you been learning English? How good is it?
*(This is an open-ended question for personal reflection. Example answer below:)*
I have been learning English for about 5 years. I think my English is quite good now — I can understand most conversations, write clearly, and speak confidently, though I still make small mistakes sometimes. I’m always trying to improve!
---
✔ Summary of Answers:
-
Full Sentences:
1. From Romania
2. To give their family a better life
3. Marta
4. The radio in English
-
True/False:
1. False → Only Marta attends
2. True
3. False → Lessons are free
4. True
Let me know if you'd like this formatted as a printable worksheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of esl reading worksheet.
