Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Writing Course in Redbridge – New City College Ilford Campus

CostFREE
Duration19 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Feb 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyESB (English Speaking Board) awarding body

About this course

Entry Level 2 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 and focuses on developing your written English skills as an english for speakers of other languages learner. You'll practise writing sentences, short texts, and everyday documents in English. Classes are daytime, so you can fit study around other commitments. This course is for learners aged 19 or over.

Who this course is for

19 plus

What you will learn

  • You'll write simple sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
  • You'll organise your writing clearly so it makes sense to the reader.
  • You'll write for familiar everyday purposes, such as notes, messages, and short texts.
  • You'll use capital letters and full stops correctly.
  • You'll communicate basic information in writing in English.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Ilford Campus. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real everyday writing situations. The English Speaking Board sets the assessment standards for this qualification. Your work will be assessed against set criteria to confirm you've met the requirements for the Entry Level 2 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

  • Retail assistant: writing labels, notes, and simple records
  • Care assistant: completing basic written logs and messages
  • Warehouse operative: reading and writing simple workplace instructions
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: following and writing simple written instructions
  • School support worker: communicating in writing with staff and parents

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, building more complex writing skills in English.
  • ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 2: develop your English reading alongside your writing.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers across the UK.

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