Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the college directly to find out what applies to you. The course runs over 77 hours and focuses on developing your written English as a speaker of another language. You'll practise writing sentences, paragraphs, and everyday texts with growing accuracy and confidence. This is an entry level esol skills for life: writing qualification recognised across the UK.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll write clear sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll organise your writing into short paragraphs.
You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
You'll write for practical purposes such as forms, messages, and notes.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and question marks correctly.
You'll develop your vocabulary for written communication in everyday situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Activities include guided writing tasks, practice exercises, and feedback from your tutor. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. You'll be assessed on your ability to write accurately and clearly at Entry Level 3.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication needed daily
Warehouse operative: writing used for records and forms
Care assistant: written notes and records are part of the role
Retail assistant: writing skills support everyday tasks
Cleaner or facilities operative: completing written logs and reports
School support worker: written English supports classroom roles
What you could study next
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, building on Entry Level 3 writing skills.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: covers reading, writing, and speaking together in one qualification, useful when employers ask for evidence of English ability.
