Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Hartlepool. Daytime classes run at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. This course supports people whose first language is not English to improve their written English. You will practise forming letters, words, and simple sentences. The course typically takes 3 months. There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course will support those whose first language is not English to improve their writing skills.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. You will have an initial assessment before starting your course to tell us what the correct level for you will be.
What you will learn
You'll form letters and words correctly in written English.
You'll write simple words and short sentences.
You'll use basic punctuation such as capital letters and full stops.
You'll spell common everyday words.
You'll communicate simple information in writing.
How you will learn
You will learn in a classroom at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. Classes are daytime and run on a flexible schedule. You will be assessed through written tasks that show what you can do. Your tutor will support you through each task in class.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool Jobs & Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner: roles where basic written English helps with forms and rotas.
Kitchen assistant: workplaces that require simple written communication.
Care assistant: settings where written records are part of daily work.
Retail assistant: roles involving written labels, notes, or stock sheets.
Warehouse operative: jobs with written safety and instruction forms.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, building on what you learn here.
Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your reading skills alongside your writing.
Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills in all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together.
