Free 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'll develop practical writing skills over around 3 months, studying flexibly to fit your schedule. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment before you start, so the centre can confirm 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 write clearly for everyday purposes, such as notes, messages, and forms.
You'll use correct sentence structure in your writing.
You'll spell common words accurately.
You'll use punctuation correctly, including full stops and capital letters.
You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
You'll write for different purposes and audiences.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hartlepool Jobs & Skills. Assessment is through written tasks and activities that reflect real-life writing situations. Your progress is assessed by your tutor throughout the course. There is no formal written exam.
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
Retail assistant: writing labels, notes, and stock records
Care assistant: completing daily written care records
Warehouse operative: filling in forms and written logs
Cleaner or caretaker: recording tasks and reporting issues in writing
Kitchen assistant: following written instructions and completing checklists
School support worker: supporting written communication in a school setting
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a level recognised as equivalent to GCSE English.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) at Level 1: builds your reading skills alongside your writing.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and speaking, recognised by employers across the UK.
