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Is this course for you?

If you're aged 19 or over and speak English as a second language (ESOL), and want to improve your English skills, then this is the right course for you.

On this course you will improve your knowledge and skills in reading, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary, and listening. Our ESOL for Adults course is designed to help you to go on to further studies, or to find work.

There are five different levels of study, and you will have an initial assessment to make sure you start learning at the level that's right for you. Our ESOL courses also include functional skills maths and employability skills at an appropriate level. If you already have certificates in ESOL, please bring these to your assessment.

The levels we offer are:

  • Pre-Entry for Beginners
  • Entry 1
  • Entry 2
  • Entry 3
  • Level 1
  • Level 2

We are also offering brand new vocational part time courses for ESOL adults at Brixton to support internal progression onto vocational pathways and into work.

Entry 3 Award ESOL for Health & Social Care (Gateway

The course will provide an opportunity for ESOL students to gain a qualification in Health & Social care alongside their ESOL qualifications in order to provide some familiarity with industry requirements and build relevant contextualised language to assist progression. The course also provides a taster for ESOL students so that can make links to any transferable skills that are useful for them to be aware of and build confidence around assignments and portfolio building. The course will be offered AM weekday to support students fit in work and childcare commitments.

Entry 3 Award ESOL for Construction (Gateway

The course is aimed at ESOL students either already working in the construction sector or looking to find a job in the sector. It will help build vocabulary and confidence around vocabulary used around health and safety to support students gain an insight into the sector as well as support in becoming familiar with language that may appear in a CSCS health & safety assessment. ESOL students will also be able to fit the course around their ESOL courses to support their progression. The course will be delivered in the evenings to support students access the course more easily where they may be at work or trying to find work.

The courses are aligned to the local labour market demands and the perceived areas for growth as outlined in the Skills strategy. We anticipate there to be growth in these areas that will support the local community be better prepared for employment opportunities.

After successfully passing our ESOL for Adults course, you will have improved communication skills which are needed in every area of work, and gain qualifications in ESOL, maths and employability.

For more information or if you have any enquiries at all, please contact ESOL19+ Curriculum Head Wynell Carter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 020 7501 5259 OR Paula Murphy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 020 7501 5836

What experience and skills will you gain?

You will develop your knowledge and skills in:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Listening
  • Grammar and vocabulary
  • Maths
  • Employability skills
  • Campus
    This course will be delivered at Lambeth College - Brixton
  • What do you need to apply?

    No formal qualifications required

    Additional Information: You will have an initial assessment in English grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

  • How will you be assessed?

    You will be assessed during class hours and will create a portfolio of work. You will also have examinations based on what you have learnt.

  • Where can this course take you?

    Once you have successfully completed your ESOL course, you may progress to a higher level of ESOL learning or into a vocational study programme.

    We advise that you need to be ESOL Level 1 to move onto a specific subject vocational qualification.