Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day. This esol skills for life: reading course runs for 34 weeks. You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. The course also covers employability and personal development, giving you practical english for work alongside your language skills. It suits anyone looking to improve their English as a speaker of other languages and progress into further study or employment.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop your English reading skills at Level 1.
You'll practise speaking and listening in everyday and work-related contexts.
You'll build your writing skills, including essays, reports, and structured documents.
You'll work on employability skills to support your move into work or further study.
You'll study Functional Skills Maths alongside your ESOL programme.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at John Ruskin College. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You'll be assessed through a range of tasks including leaflets, handbooks, essays and reports, practical assessments and observations, class tests, presentations, discussion seminars, and practical projects.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start. There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits; the college will give you this information at your interview.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: English skills needed for front-facing roles.
Retail sales assistant: reading and communication used daily.
Warehouse operative: workplace English supports safety and teamwork.
Receptionist or admin assistant: written and spoken English essential.
Care assistant: reading skills needed for records and instructions.
Catering or hospitality worker: communication skills valued across the sector.
What you could study next
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: the natural next step if you want to strengthen your English further.
GCSE English: once your English is at Level 2, a GCSE may be within reach.
Level 2 vocational qualifications: with stronger English, you can move into subject-specific courses in areas like business, health and social care, or hospitality.
The college offers progression to Level 2 qualifications across a range of subjects.
