Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. This entry level ESOL skills for life writing course focuses on written English for speakers of other languages, building from the very basics. You'll practise forming letters, words, and simple sentences in English. The course typically takes one year part-time. It's assessed by the English Speaking Board.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll form letters and words correctly in written English.
You'll write simple words and short phrases.
You'll use basic punctuation such as capital letters and full stops.
You'll communicate simple information in writing.
You'll understand how written English is structured at a basic level.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bedford College, with a teacher supporting you through written exercises and guided practice. Assessment is through tasks set by the English Speaking Board, completed during the course. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to confirm that Entry Level 1 is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Completing this free esol skills for life writing course opens doors to further English study, which supports entry into many roles. Jobs that benefit from improved written English include:
Cleaner or domestic assistant: written English helps with rotas and instructions.
Kitchen assistant: reading and writing simple notes and orders.
Care assistant: written records and basic communication with colleagues.
Warehouse operative: following written instructions and labelling.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, building on what you've learned.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across other areas.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening): a broader qualification covering all four skills at the next level.
As your written English grows, you can work toward higher ESOL levels and eventually Functional Skills English, which employers and colleges widely accept.
