Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Kensington and Chelsea. Classes run at Morley College London Chelsea Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for funding options. You start with an initial assessment to find your current level of English. The course runs for 5 weeks and covers reading alongside speaking, listening, and writing. Each term focuses on one skill for the exam taken that term. When you pass, you earn a certificate for that skill. This is part of building toward the full ESOL Entry Level 1 Qualification.
Who this course is for
This course is for you: if you want to learn about life in the UK if you want to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening in English to help you in your everyday life and work In this course, you will develop speaking and 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 skill you will receive a certificate for that particular skill. To achieve the full ESOL Entry Level 1 qualification, you must pass Speaking and Listening Entry Level 1, Reading Entry Level 1 and Writing Entry Level 1.
Entry requirements
You will take an initial assessment which will determine your current level of English.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
You'll practise understanding written texts used in daily life and work.
You'll build your speaking and listening skills in English.
You'll improve your writing in English for practical situations.
You'll learn about life in the UK through English language study.
How you will learn
Classes are held in a classroom at Morley College London Chelsea Campus. You'll study part-time during the day. Each term focuses on one of the four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At the end of the term, you take an exam in the skill covered that term. Pass the exam and you receive a certificate for that skill.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morley College London Chelsea Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: English reading skills support daily tasks.
Care assistant: reading and communication are core to the role.
Retail assistant: reading labels, signs, and instructions at work.
Cleaner or facilities operative: reading safety instructions and rotas.
Kitchen assistant: reading menus, orders, and food labels.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 1: covers the writing skill needed for the full Entry Level 1 Qualification.
ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) Entry Level 1: completes the remaining skills for the full qualification.
ESOL Skills for Life Entry Level 2: the next step once you have Entry Level 1 across all four skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or Level 1: a recognised English qualification that can support work and further study.
