Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at LIBS Training, part-time during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers reading letters, newspapers, job adverts, and everyday documents, building the vocabulary you need for work and daily life in the UK. You'll need to have achieved an Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading qualification or equivalent, or score at working towards Level 1 in your initial assessment. The course runs for 48 hours in total.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for adults who do not speak English as a first language. It is ideal for a wide range of individuals, such as unemployed learners wanting to improve their language skills, and employed learners with low income looking to improve their skills in the workplace or progress into further education.
Entry requirements
You will need to complete an initial assessment before registration on the course. You must have achieved an Entry Level 3 ESOL Reading qualification (or equivalent), prior to the course or score at working towards Level 1 in your initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll read and understand everyday documents such as letters, forms, and notices.
You'll build vocabulary relevant to work, study, and community life in the UK.
You'll practise reading job adverts and understanding what employers are asking for.
You'll develop skills to read and interpret newspapers and other printed materials.
You'll strengthen your understanding of written English in real everyday contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at LIBS Training. Teaching covers reading tasks drawn from everyday work, study, and community situations. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (reading) qualification standard. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you, followed by an Information, Advice and Guidance session.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. LIBS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: reading correspondence and written instructions at work.
Retail assistant: understanding product information, labels, and workplace notices.
Warehouse operative: reading safety signs, delivery notes, and instructions.
Receptionist or admin assistant: handling written communications and forms.
Care assistant: reading care plans, notes, and workplace documentation.
Hospitality worker: reading menus, rotas, and written workplace guidance.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (reading): the next step up from this qualification, building more advanced reading skills for work and further study.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) or (speaking and listening): round out your English skills across all three areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a recognised qualification that employers and colleges accept as evidence of English ability.
