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Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing at Bury Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Bury. Classes run at Bury Adult Learning Centre. Daytime sessions run part-time over 11 weeks, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused on written English. You'll practise forming sentences, organising ideas, and writing for everyday situations. There are no entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you and plan your learning from there. Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) with certificate.

Who this course is for

"This course will help you improve your English skills for everyday life in the UK. You will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will also learn about living and working in the UK, including jobs, workplace skills, and local services. This course will help you feel more confident using English at home, in your community, and at work. By the end of the course, I will be able to: Speak in everyday situations (shops, GP, work) Join conversations and group discussions Understand spoken English more easily Read letters, job adverts, and emails Read and understand longer texts Write formal and informal emails and letters, complete forms, and write short reports

This course will help you feel more confident and independent.

Who is this course for? This course is ideal for job seekers and those who want to gain a recognised ESOL qualification that you can include on your CV, helping you progress in your current job or move into employment.

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Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll organise your writing clearly for different purposes.
  • You'll spell common words accurately in written English.
  • You'll write for everyday situations such as forms, messages, and short texts.
  • You'll use paragraphs to structure your writing.
  • You'll check and correct your own written work.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Bury Adult Learning Centre, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real writing situations. You'll produce pieces of writing that are marked against the Level 1 standard. There are no exams. Your progress is assessed through the work you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written communication is used daily.
  • Office administrator: emails, forms, and documents require clear writing.
  • Care assistant: record-keeping and written notes are part of the role.
  • Retail assistant: writing skills support stock records and correspondence.
  • School support worker: written English is needed for classroom tasks.
  • Warehouse operative: written reporting and labelling tasks apply here.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a standard recognised alongside GCSE English.
  • Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): builds your reading skills alongside your writing.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking and listening.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: the qualification employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE English.
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