Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Islington. Classes run at Islington Adult Community Learning, with daytime sessions across a variety of venues in the borough. This free ESOL Skills for Life course is for adults whose first language is not English. It runs over 10 weeks and covers the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills you use in everyday life and work in the UK. New intakes start in September, January, and April. Completing the course earns you a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life.
Who this course is for
Designed for those whose first language is not English. Classes are run in a variety of venues in Islington, starting in September, January and April, and offered at pre-entry to level 1.
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday conversations and practical situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English in real contexts.
You'll build your reading skills to understand everyday texts, signs, and documents.
You'll improve your writing for common tasks such as forms, messages, and notes.
You'll learn the grammar and vocabulary needed for Level 1 English communication.
You'll gain confidence using English in work and community settings in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher and other students. Sessions are daytime and run across venues in Islington. Assessment is through tasks and activities that test your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. You'll be assessed throughout the course, not just at the end. Before you start, you'll have an initial assessment to confirm that Level 1 is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Islington Adult Community Learning will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - English skills needed for customer-facing roles.
Care assistant - clear communication is essential in care settings.
Retail assistant - reading, writing, and spoken English used daily.
Warehouse operative - workplace forms and safety signs require Level 1 English.
School support worker - supporting children needs confident spoken and written English.
Receptionist - answering calls and writing messages requires solid English skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - the next step up, and the level recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - a closely related qualification that some employers and colleges ask for alongside ESOL.
Vocational courses in care, business, or hospitality - many require Level 1 or Level 2 English as an entry requirement.
