Entry Level 1 ESOL Reading Course in Lambeth – Morley College London Waterloo Campus

CostFREE
Duration5 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time during the day. Check the college website for fees and funding options, as costs may vary depending on your circumstances. This is an english for speakers of other languages course designed for learners whose reading and writing level is below their speaking level. You'll work on reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills over 6 weeks. An initial assessment places you at the right level before you start.

Who this course is for

In this course, you will develop Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing skills. Each term includes all four skills but focuses on a specific skill for the exam taken in that term. When you pass each unit, you will receive a certificate for that particular unit.

Entry requirements

You will take an initial assessment, which will determine your current level of English. You may join this course, if your assessed level is judged to be at Beginner level

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
  • You'll practise understanding written texts at Entry Level 1.
  • You'll build your writing skills alongside your reading work.
  • You'll improve your speaking and listening in English.
  • You'll learn to recognise and use common words and phrases in written English.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other students. Classes are part-time and run during the day. Your learning covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Assessment is ongoing through classwork and tasks set by your teacher. Your initial assessment determines your starting level and helps plan your learning.

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: following written safety and process instructions.
  • Cleaner or housekeeper: reading rotas, notices, and basic forms.
  • Care assistant: understanding written care notes and workplace signs.
  • Kitchen assistant: reading basic recipes, rotas, and food labels.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading skills.
  • Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): develop your written English alongside your reading.
  • Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build confidence in spoken English.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: move toward a qualification recognised by UK employers and colleges.

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