Entry Level 1 ESOL Writing Course in Westminster – City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus

Cost£270.00
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 9 weeks and covers written English for everyday and working life. It suits adults who want to improve their written English as part of their english for speakers of other languages learning. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the level is right for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis

What you will learn

  • You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll spell common words accurately in written English.
  • You'll organise your writing clearly for different purposes.
  • You'll write short texts for everyday situations, such as messages, notes, and forms.
  • You'll use vocabulary suited to the topic and audience.
  • You'll check and improve your own writing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City of Westminster College Maida Vale Campus. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real writing situations. You'll produce written work during the course, which is assessed against the Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life criteria. There are no formal exams; your written tasks demonstrate what you can do.

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

  • Receptionist: written English needed for emails and messages.
  • Customer service assistant: writing to customers and colleagues.
  • Care assistant: recording notes and completing daily logs.
  • Retail assistant: writing orders, labels, and stock records.
  • Warehouse operative: completing written records and forms.
  • Office administrator: drafting letters, emails, and documents.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Level 1 Award, you can move on to the Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing), which is the recognised equivalent of GCSE English Writing. You might also take Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL qualifications in Reading and Speaking and Listening to build a fuller English qualification. Functional Skills English Level 2 is another option if you want a broader English qualification that employers and colleges widely accept.

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