Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Redhill. Classes run at Orbital South Colleges East Surrey College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks. You'll develop your English writing skills, covering grammar, verb tenses, formal letters, and emails. Alongside writing, you'll also study maths and practise IT skills, and complete a work-related project and work experience. This level 1 ESOL skills for life writing qualification is delivered by Ascentis.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll practise grammar, including all main verb tenses.
You'll write formal letters and emails in English.
You'll develop your vocabulary for everyday and work situations.
You'll read and gather information from unfamiliar sources.
You'll complete a work-related project to prepare for employment.
You'll gain work experience as part of your studies.
You'll practise IT skills alongside your English and maths.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Orbital South Colleges East Surrey College, five days a week during the day. Learning is through a mix of taught sessions, written tasks, and practical activities. Assessment for the Ascentis Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. You'll also complete a work-related project and take part in work experience as part of your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Orbital South Colleges East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written English needed for emails and records.
Receptionist: formal writing used daily in this role.
Retail assistant: written communication supports stock and customer queries.
Office administrator: emails, letters, and reports are core to the job.
Healthcare support worker: clear written records are essential.
Warehouse operative: written English helps with documentation and safety.
What you could study next
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, writing, and speaking and listening, and is the recognised GCSE equivalent for English.
Vocational qualifications in your chosen field: once your English is at Level 1 or 2, you can move into sector-specific training in areas such as health and social care, business, or hospitality.
