Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, full-time during the day. This 12-week course develops your written English skills as part of the ESOL Skills for Life programme. You'll practise forming sentences, organising ideas, and writing for everyday purposes. It's designed for english for speakers of other languages who want to improve their written communication in English. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old.
Who this course is for
16 - 18
What you will learn
You'll write simple sentences using correct punctuation and spelling.
You'll organise your writing clearly for different purposes.
You'll use basic grammar to make your meaning clear.
You'll write common words and phrases accurately.
You'll produce short texts such as messages, notes, and forms.
You'll understand how to adapt your writing for different readers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with a teacher. Activities include writing tasks, guided practice, and feedback on your work. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. Your teacher will check your progress throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Hackney Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: writing labels, notes, and stock records
Office administrator: drafting simple emails and forms
Care assistant: completing basic written records
Warehouse operative: filling in delivery and stock paperwork
Receptionist: writing messages and appointment notes
Classroom or teaching assistant: supporting written communication tasks
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, building more complex writing skills.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 2 or 3: develop your reading alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a further step toward the Level 2 qualification that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
