Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Newcastle College Southwark College during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Writing qualification is for people whose first language is not English and who want to develop their written English. The course runs for 12 weeks. You'll work on writing sentences, using punctuation, and communicating clearly in everyday written English. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) with certificate.
Who this course is for
For learners looking to improve their English skills where their first language is not English
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 for a specific purpose.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and question marks correctly.
You'll write short texts such as notes, messages, and forms.
You'll understand how to adapt your writing for different situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom with a tutor and other students. Assessment is through written tasks and exercises that reflect everyday writing situations. You'll complete short writing activities throughout the course to show what you can do. There is no formal exam; your work is assessed as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner or domestic assistant: written communication helps in the workplace
Retail assistant: writing notes, labels, and messages for colleagues
Care assistant: recording basic written information about clients
Kitchen assistant: following and writing simple instructions
Warehouse operative: completing written stock and delivery records
Receptionist or admin assistant: writing emails and filling in forms
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up in written English for speakers of other languages.
Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves toward the GCSE-equivalent level and opens more job and training options.
City and Guilds ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 (Writing): for when you're ready to work at a higher level of written English.
