Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Richmond upon Thames. Classes run at Parkshot, part-time over 12 weeks. Evening and daytime sessions are available, so you can fit study around your schedule. Before you start, you'll take an English language assessment. This helps place you at the right level for your writing course. You'll develop planning, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills. You'll practise writing in both formal and informal contexts. Tuition and exam fees apply, though you may be eligible for funding or an Advanced Learner Loan.
Who this course is for
This 3-month course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in the following areas: Build confidence in writing skills Improve your planning skills before writing texts Write different types of writing texts in an informal and formal context Develop your knowledge of punctuation Improve grammar and vocabulary You will learn in an adult-only environment from expert teachers with English language teaching experience. Improving your English skills and getting an ESOL certification is a good addition to your curriculum vitae and a great way of demonstrating your language skills to prospective employers.
Entry requirements
We have courses at all levels of the Adult ESOL Curriculum from Pre-Entry (for complete beginners) and Entry Level up to Level 2. We will help you find the correct level for you before you start your course. Before you start this course, you need to take an English language assessment to help us put you in the right level of writing course.
What you will learn
You'll plan and organise your writing before you start a text.
You'll write in both formal and informal styles for different purposes.
You'll develop your knowledge of punctuation and how to use it correctly.
You'll improve your grammar and expand your vocabulary.
You'll build skills in writing different types of texts, such as letters and messages.
You'll practise writing at Level 1 of the Adult ESOL Curriculum.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with other adults, taught by teachers with English language teaching experience. Classes are part-time, running across 12 weeks. Assessment is through written tasks that demonstrate your skills in planning, writing, and using grammar and punctuation. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce different types of written texts at Level 1.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Parkshot will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core part of the role.
Office administrator: emails, letters, and forms require clear written English.
Retail assistant: writing skills support stock records and customer correspondence.
Healthcare support worker: clear written notes are needed in care settings.
Warehouse operative: written English helps with documentation and safety records.
Childcare assistant: written records and reports are part of daily work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up from Level 1, bringing your written English to a standard recognised by many employers.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your reading skills alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to GCSE English, covering reading, writing, and speaking.
