Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Reading Course in Lambeth. Evening classes run at Morley College London Waterloo Campus, part-time over 5 weeks. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, so check the college website for current funding options. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on developing your reading skills in English. You'll work at a pre-intermediate level, building on what you already know and preparing for your Entry Level 2 exam.
Who this course is for
You have passed your Entry 1 exams or understand and speak English at a pre-intermediate level. You read and write in your language and use the Roman alphabet. 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 develop your reading skills in English at a pre-intermediate level.
You'll read and understand everyday texts such as signs, notices, and short passages.
You'll build your vocabulary to help you understand written English more easily.
You'll practise reading for meaning, identifying key information in texts.
You'll prepare for the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 reading exam.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll learn through guided reading activities, group work, and teacher-led practice. Assessment is by a formal reading exam set by City and Guilds. Before you enrol, you'll attend an Advice and Guidance day at the college, where you'll take a short test and speak with a teacher 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 English is essential for this role.
Retail assistant: you'll need to read labels, signs, and instructions.
Warehouse operative: reading safety notices and pick lists is part of the job.
Cleaner or caretaker: reading rotas and instructions in English helps at work.
Care assistant: reading care notes and basic paperwork is a daily task.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): the next step up in reading, moving toward a stronger everyday level of English.
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Entry Level 2: develop your written English alongside your reading skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
