English Skills Courses in London
Are you a fluent or first language speaker of English? City Lit has a wide range of English courses to support your progression at work or into higher education. Our English course offering includes both a year long and short termly courses that help you develop subject specific skills. Build your confidence in reading, writing, and communication all whilst developing transferable skills such critical thinking and interpersonal skills. We also offer support for students with Dyslexia and specific learning difference (SpLD).
Free places available
Most of our English courses are FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. Find out more information about free courses at City Lit.
- First Steps in Reading and WritingCourse start date: Thu 8 May 2025 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Blended (learn both online and in-person)
Do you need help with reading and writing English? Can you write the letters of the alphabet or do you need to practise? Do you need to improve your spelling? Can you use numbers and count up to 100 or do you need help? On this course you will learn how to write individual letters, spell whole words, write simple sentences, read whole words, read simple sentences and understand notices. You will become confident in your speaking. And you will also practise the maths you need for everyday life so you can shop, use money and measure things correctly.
You need to do a pre-course assessment. Contact universal.skills@citylit.ac.uk / 020 8078 0489 for a face-to-face assessment or click the Start Assessment button on this page. Log on with your email address (not name).
This course is FREE if you are employed and on a low wage or you are claiming benefits. For more information Click here
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £90.00
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