Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time over 5 weeks. The course is free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Check the college website for details on fees and funding options. You'll build your English reading skills in a classroom setting, using the Roman alphabet as your starting point. The course suits people who already understand and speak some English and read and write in their own language. You'll work toward exams at the end of the second term.
Who this course is for
You understand and speak some English and may have experience of living and working in the UK. You read and write in your language and use the Roman alphabet. In this two term class, you will learn to use English more confidently and prepare for exams at the end of Term 2.
Entry requirements
At our Advice & Guidance days, you will need to take a test and speak to a teacher before you can enrol.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday English texts.
You'll recognise common words and phrases in written English.
You'll use the Roman alphabet to read English more confidently.
You'll develop the reading skills needed to sit the end-of-term exam.
You'll practise reading in real-life contexts, such as signs, forms, and short notices.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Morley College London Waterloo Campus during evening sessions. Teaching is interactive, with reading activities and practice tasks. Assessment is by a formal exam at the end of the second term. Before you enrol, you'll take a short test and speak with a teacher at an Advice and Guidance day. This helps place you at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Waterloo Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and picking lists.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas, instructions, and notices.
Kitchen assistant: reading recipes, labels, and food safety guidance.
Care assistant: reading basic care notes and workplace signs.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up, building on the reading skills you've gained.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication.
