Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Weybridge. Daytime classes run at Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus, part-time over 9 weeks. The course builds your written English skills, covering everyday writing tasks such as notes, forms, and short messages. It is designed for speakers of other languages who want to improve their written English. Classes run during the day, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You will have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
Please refer to Website
What you will learn
You'll write simple sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
You'll complete forms and written tasks used in daily life.
You'll organise your writing clearly so it makes sense to the reader.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and basic punctuation correctly.
You'll write short messages, notes, and simple texts in English.
How you will learn
You will learn in a classroom at Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus, with a teacher guiding each session. Assessment is through written tasks and exercises that reflect real everyday writing situations. You will be assessed on your ability to write accurately and clearly at Level 1. There are no formal exams; your work is assessed through the tasks you complete during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: written English needed for stock and customer notes
Care assistant: writing records and daily logs for clients
Warehouse operative: completing written forms and delivery paperwork
School support assistant: supporting written communication in classrooms
Receptionist: writing messages, emails, and appointment notes
Cleaner or facilities operative: completing written checklists and reports
What you could study next
Once you complete this course, you could move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - the next step up, taking your written English to a higher level recognised by many employers.
ESOL Skills for Life Reading or Speaking and Listening qualifications - to build a fuller set of English skills alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - if you want a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together and is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
