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Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Course in Barking and Dagenham

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 discounts and exemptions may be available.

The course builds your written English from the ground up. You'll practise forming sentences, using punctuation, and writing for everyday purposes. Around 77 hours of study takes you through the core writing skills at Entry Level 1.

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

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll form simple sentences using correct word order.
  • You'll use basic punctuation, including capital letters and full stops.
  • You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
  • You'll write short texts for familiar purposes, such as notes and messages.
  • You'll understand how to organise ideas clearly in writing.
  • You'll use simple vocabulary to communicate meaning in written form.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions with a tutor. Activities include guided writing tasks and short exercises to practise what you've covered. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. Your tutor will give feedback to help you improve as you go.

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

  • Retail assistant, handles written tasks such as labelling and stock notes.
  • Warehouse operative, reads and completes basic written records.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, fills in simple daily logs and checklists.
  • Care assistant, writes short notes about the people they support.
  • Kitchen assistant, follows written instructions and completes order forms.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (writing), the next step up in written English.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (reading), to develop your reading alongside writing.
  • Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (speaking and listening), to build all-round English skills.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3, for broader English study that employers and colleges recognise.
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