Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) in Brent. Classes run at College of North West London, part-time during the day. A tuition fee applies for this course. Over 9 weeks, you'll develop your written English skills, covering the practical writing tasks you need for everyday life and work. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, designed for adults. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right level for you.
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 and frequently used words accurately.
You'll organise your writing clearly for different purposes.
You'll write for practical everyday situations, such as forms, messages, and notes.
You'll use paragraphs and structure to make your writing easier to read.
You'll develop vocabulary to express yourself more clearly in writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at College of North West London. Assessment is through written tasks and activities that reflect real writing situations. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course. There is no formal exam; your written work is assessed as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. College of North West London will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core requirement
Office administrator: emails, forms, and records need clear written English
Care assistant: care plans and daily logs require accurate writing
Retail assistant: stock records and written tasks are part of the role
Warehouse operative: written instructions and safety records are standard
Classroom teaching assistant: supporting learners includes written tasks
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you could move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a standard recognised by many employers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: covers reading and writing together, and Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to GCSE English.
A broader ESOL programme combining reading, writing, speaking, and listening at Level 1 or Level 2.
