Unlock your potential as you settle into your new home and discover Wandsworth Council Lifelong Learning’s range of courses designed for arrivals to the UK seeking employment and improved wellbeing. Enhance your language skills, unlock job opportunities, and prepare for British citizenship. Join our qualified and experienced tutors at the Gwynneth Morgan Centre for face-to-face teaching and start your journey of transformation.
Courses include:
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- Basic spelling, conversation and grammar for home and work
- Speaking and listening
- Writing skills
- How to find and prepare for employment opportunities
- Citizenship
Jump to course information:
- Develop Your Writing Skills
- Improve Your English Reading & Pronunciation for Beginners
- Everyday Grammar – Basic
- Everyday Grammar – Intermediate
Getting Started With Reading and Writing (Beginner)
This course is designed for both native speakers and those learning English as a second language. You’ll develop practical skills for everyday life, including reading signs, forms, and short texts, understanding the alphabet, and composing key words with confidence.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Develop Your Writing Skills
This short course will cover various aspects of written communication to help you form clear sentences and words to unlock your writing potential and develop your communication skills in written English. Content includes:
- Types of sentences according to their functions
- Word formation (common prefixes, suffixes, conversion and compounds)
- Types of texts
- Homophones
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| Basic New dates to be announced |
TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
| Intermediate New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, SW18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Improve Your English Reading & Pronunciation for Beginners
This beginner-friendly course is designed to help you strengthen your reading and pronunciation skills in a supportive and practical way.
What You’ll Learn
- Read simple English texts with ease and understanding
- Pronounce everyday words clearly and correctly
- Break down words into sounds to improve your pronunciation
- Use punctuation to read with natural rhythm and tone
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your basics, this course will guide you step-by-step toward better communication in English.
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Wandsworth Town Library, SW18 4QG | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Everyday Grammar Basic
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Gwynneth Morgan Centre, Sw18 2HJ | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
Everyday Grammar – Intermediate
| Date | Time | Venue | Registration Link | Registration Deadline |
| New dates to be announced | TBA | Wandsworth Town Library, SW18 4QG | REGISTER HERE | Closed |
ENQUIRE
T: 020 8871 8055
E: edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
This course is free for those who meet all the following funding requirements:
- you live in a London /Greater London Borough*
- you are not in full time education
- you have not achieved this qualification before
- you are aged 19 or older on 31st August 2025
- have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months and the VISA is valid for the duration of the course.
If you don’t have permission to live in the UK for 12 months there are exemptions which can be discussed with the IAG advisor who will contact you.
*There are occasions when funding is available for learners who don’t live in a London borough. Email edlifelong@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to find out if this applies to you.