Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Writing Course in Redbridge – New City College Ilford Campus

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Ilford Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks. It covers the foundations of written English for speakers of other languages, from forming letters and words to writing simple sentences and short texts. Classes are daytime and part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll form letters correctly and write simple words.
  • You'll write short sentences using basic punctuation.
  • You'll communicate simple information in writing.
  • You'll spell common everyday words.
  • You'll write for familiar, everyday purposes such as filling in a form or writing a note.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Ilford Campus. Classes are part-time and run during the day. You'll be assessed through written tasks that reflect real everyday writing situations. Assessment is set and marked in line with the English Speaking Board's requirements for this Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ilford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: basic written English supports job applications
  • Kitchen assistant: write simple notes and follow written instructions
  • Care assistant: written communication is part of daily care work
  • Retail assistant: write labels, notes, and simple records
  • Warehouse operative: read and write basic workplace documents

What you could study next

Once you complete this Award, you can move on to Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) to build further written English skills. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications take you closer to the standard employers and colleges expect. If you also want to develop your speaking, listening, and reading in English, Entry Level ESOL courses covering all four skills run alongside writing-only Awards at many centres.

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