Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, full-time during the day. This is a 36-week course for English for speakers of other languages who want to develop their English skills at Level 1. You'll build your reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed standard before applying.
Who this course is for
16-18 Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll develop your spoken English for everyday and work situations.
You'll practise listening and understanding spoken English from different speakers.
You'll improve your reading skills across a range of texts.
You'll build your writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
You'll learn how to communicate clearly in formal and informal contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a teacher. Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is through tasks and activities that reflect real English use. You'll be assessed on all four skills: speaking and listening, reading, and writing. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: uses clear spoken and written English daily.
Retail sales assistant: communicates with customers and reads product information.
Receptionist: handles calls, emails, and face-to-face enquiries.
Care assistant: reads care plans and communicates with colleagues and clients.
Warehouse operative: follows written instructions and completes paperwork.
Classroom teaching assistant: supports teachers and communicates with pupils.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life: the next step up, bringing your English to the level employers and colleges typically ask for.
Functional Skills English Level 2: recognised by employers as equivalent to a GCSE in English, useful for further study or work applications.
GCSE English Language: an option once your English is at a strong Level 2 standard.
