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Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Course in Barking and Dagenham – Barking and Dagenham College Technical Skills Academy

CostContact the provider
Duration77 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Entry Level 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 and grants may be available.

The course focuses on written English for everyday life. You'll practise forming sentences, using punctuation, and writing for different purposes. Around 77 hours of study gives you time to build at a manageable pace.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Entry Level Award in ESOL Skills for Life (writing).

Who this course is for

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll plan and organise short pieces of writing.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as notes, messages, and forms.
  • You'll use vocabulary suited to everyday situations.
  • You'll check and correct your own writing for errors.
  • You'll develop confidence writing in English for work and daily life.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom with a tutor. Learning is practical and task-based, with writing activities throughout the course. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. You'll complete these tasks as part of your normal study, not in a separate exam.

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

  • Receptionist, handles written messages, emails, and forms.
  • Retail assistant, writes stock notes and customer communications.
  • Care assistant, completes written records and daily logs.
  • Warehouse operative, fills in paperwork and delivery notes.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, records tasks and reports issues in writing.
  • School support worker, helps with written classroom resources.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (writing), the next step up from Entry Level 3 and covers more complex writing tasks.
  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (reading), builds your reading skills alongside your writing.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3, a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking.
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