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
You have passed your Speaking and Listening Level 1 exams and/or understand and use English at an intermediate/advanced level. You may not have passed Reading and Writing exams at Level 1 and hence, have not achieved a full Level 1 qualification. In this course, you will develop Reading and Writing skills at Level 1 and Speaking & Listening at Level 2. 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. At the end of Term 1 (January to March), you will take the Writing exams.
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 below the standards at Level 1.
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.
