ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, daytime, full-time. The course runs for around 3 months and focuses on written English skills for everyday life and work. You'll practise writing sentences, paragraphs, and short texts in English. There are no specific entry requirements; the college will assess your level before you start to make sure this is the right course for you. A free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course for adults looking to improve their written English. City and Guilds 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 = 60141967 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) | 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 write sentences and short paragraphs in English with correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and basic punctuation accurately.
You'll plan and organise your writing before you start.
You'll write for different purposes, such as notes, messages, and simple forms.
You'll spell common English words correctly.
You'll check and correct your own written work.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at South Tyneside College during daytime sessions. Learning is practical and task-based, with writing activities that reflect real everyday situations. Assessment is through written tasks completed as part of the course. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout to help you improve.
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 service assistant: written communication is essential in most customer-facing roles.
Receptionist: writing emails, messages, and notes is a core part of the job.
Care assistant: recording notes and completing forms accurately is required.
Retail assistant: writing skills support stock records and workplace communication.
Warehouse operative: written English helps with labelling, forms, and safety records.
Cleaner or facilities operative: completing daily logs and checklists in English.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): builds your English reading skills alongside your writing.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): rounds out your English communication skills.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life qualifications: the next step up, covering more complex written and spoken English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English, and a strong next step once your ESOL skills are secure.
