Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Hackney. Classes run at New City College Hackney Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks and focuses on developing your written English skills. You'll practise writing sentences, paragraphs, and everyday texts in English. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, so all teaching is designed for people whose first language is not English. It covers the writing skills you need for daily life and english for work. You'll earn the English Speaking Board Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3) on completion.
Who this course is for
19+
What you will learn
You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common words accurately in your writing.
You'll structure short texts for everyday purposes, such as messages, forms, and notes.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and commas correctly.
You'll write clearly so that a reader can understand your meaning.
You'll check and correct your own writing for errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at New City College Hackney Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real everyday writing situations. You'll complete these tasks during the course to show what you can do. There are no formal exams. Your written work is assessed against the Entry Level 3 standard set by the English Speaking Board.
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
Receptionist: written communication is needed daily
Retail assistant: writing labels, notes, and messages at work
Care assistant: recording notes and completing forms
Warehouse operative: reading and writing instructions and records
Cleaner or catering assistant: following and writing simple instructions
School support worker: communicating in writing with staff and parents
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you can move on to higher ESOL writing qualifications.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, covering more complex writing tasks.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): brings your written English to a standard that many employers and colleges look for.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading and writing together, recognised by employers across the UK.
