Introduction to ESOL Entry Level 1 Reading – Waterloo - 4th January 2027

About this course

This class develops foundational English reading skills while also practising listening, speaking and writing. Learners work with letters, words and short texts on familiar topics, including recognising upper- and lower-case forms and identifying what a text is for. Teaching includes individual tasks as well as pair and group work. The course also provides preparation for exams held at the end of the second term.

What you'll learn

• Identify letters in upper- and lower-case forms
• Recognise words in written texts
• Identify the purpose of a short text on a familiar topic

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for Beginner (A1) learners who already understand and speak some English, can read and write in another language, and use the Roman alphabet. An assessment and discussion with a teacher are required before enrolment.

• Learners are expected to attend regularly, practise English and complete homework.
• The class includes individual, pair and group activities.

Before you go

• Bring lined A4 paper or a notebook, a pen, pencil, rubber and an A4 file.
• A smartphone or tablet may be useful in class.