Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time during the day. It's free for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Check the college website for details on funding options. The course runs over 5 weeks. It builds on a strong upper-intermediate level of English, developing your reading skills and preparing you for the Level 1 exam. These esol skills for life: reading classes suit anyone who uses the Roman alphabet confidently and wants to strengthen their English for work, study, or everyday life.
Who this course is for
ou have passed your Entry 3 exams or understand and use English at a strong upper-intermediate level. You use the Roman alphabet confidently and have good study skills in this class. YOu will develop your English and prepare for exams
Entry requirements
At our Advice & Guidance days, you will take a test and speak to a teacher before you can enrol. Assessment dates are updated regularly on our website: https://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/departments/essential skills/how do i enrol
What you will learn
You'll read and understand a range of texts in English.
You'll identify key information and main ideas in written material.
You'll develop your ability to read texts used in everyday life, such as notices, letters, and articles.
You'll build vocabulary to support reading comprehension.
You'll practise reading strategies to help you in exams and real situations.
You'll prepare for the City and Guilds Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading assessment.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Learning is built around reading tasks and exam practice. Assessment is through a formal written exam set by City and Guilds. Before you enrol, you'll take a placement test and speak with a teacher at an Advice and Guidance day to confirm this is the right level for you.
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
Customer service assistant: reading written instructions and correspondence
Retail assistant: understanding product information and workplace notices
Care assistant: reading care plans and written guidance
Warehouse operative: following written health and safety instructions
Cleaner or facilities assistant: reading rotas and task sheets
School support worker: reading classroom materials and communications
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Award: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Award: round out your English communication skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Award: the next step up, moving toward the level recognised by many employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification many employers and colleges accept as evidence of English ability.
