Entry Level 3 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 building your written English skills. You'll practise forming sentences, organising ideas, and writing for everyday purposes such as messages, forms, and short texts. These are the kinds of writing tasks that come up at work and in daily life. The course is open to those aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
19+
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 different purposes.
You'll write for practical situations, such as forms, notes, and short messages.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and basic punctuation correctly.
You'll develop your understanding of how written English is structured.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Ilford Campus. Learning is hands-on: you'll practise writing tasks in class and get feedback from your tutor. Assessment is based on written tasks that reflect real everyday writing situations. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course.
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
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core part of the role.
Retail assistant: writing labels, notes, and messages at work.
Care assistant: recording notes and completing basic written forms.
Warehouse operative: reading and writing instructions and delivery notes.
Cleaner or caretaker: completing simple written logs and checklists.
School support worker: helping with written tasks alongside children.
What you could study next
ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Level 1: the next step up in written English, covering more complex sentences and longer texts.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Entry Level 3: builds your reading skills alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking and listening in one qualification.
Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification recognised by many employers.
