Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing at South Tyneside College

Cost£270.00
Duration3 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Apr 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, daytime, full-time. This entry level ESOL skills for life: writing qualification is designed for english for speakers of other languages who are building written English from the ground up. Over around 3 months, you'll develop the writing skills you need for everyday life and work in the UK. There are no specific entry requirements. City and Guilds Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) with certificate.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60141876 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1) | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll form letters and words accurately in written English.
  • You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation.
  • You'll spell common everyday words correctly.
  • You'll communicate basic information in writing, such as filling in a form.
  • You'll understand how to structure a short written message or note.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at South Tyneside College, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. You'll complete short writing activities throughout the course. Your work is assessed to confirm you've met the standard for the Entry Level 1 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer-facing roles where written English is needed day to day
  • Retail assistant roles requiring basic written communication
  • Care assistant positions that involve completing simple written records
  • Warehouse or logistics roles with basic paperwork requirements
  • Cleaning or hospitality work where written instructions are used

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) — the natural next step to build on your Entry Level 1 writing skills.
  • Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening) — broaden your English skills across all four areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2 — a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together, recognised by employers across the UK.

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