Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service. Daytime classes run part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course is for people whose first language is not English and who have been assessed as ready to study at Level 1. It builds your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. The course runs for 102 hours in total. You'll need to complete an initial assessment and interview first, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for people who do not have English as a first language and have been assessed as suitable to study at ESOL Level 1.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an Initial Assessment and interview so we can make sure we find the right course for you. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in joining an ESOL class.
What you will learn
You'll develop your reading skills in everyday English.
You'll practise writing clearly for common situations, such as forms, messages, and short texts.
You'll build your speaking skills for conversations at work and in daily life.
You'll improve your listening skills to understand spoken English in different contexts.
You'll learn vocabulary and grammar to communicate more confidently in English.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service. Learning is part-time and takes place during the day. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and covers all four skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You'll complete tasks and activities that reflect real-life use of English, and your progress will be assessed by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicate clearly with customers and colleagues
Retail sales assistant: read, write, and speak English in a shop setting
Care assistant: follow written instructions and communicate with service users
Warehouse operative: understand written safety notices and instructions
Receptionist: handle written and spoken communication at a front desk
School support worker: support children and staff with clear English skills
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step if you want to reach the standard recognised as equivalent to GCSE English grade 4. Many employers ask for this level.
Functional Skills English Level 2: covers similar ground and is widely accepted by employers and colleges as a GCSE English equivalent.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as health and social care, business administration, or customer service, once your English is at the level those courses require.
