Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 10 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. The course covers written English for everyday situations, helping you form sentences, use basic punctuation, and communicate in writing. It is designed for people whose first language is not English. You will have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 1 is the right starting point, and to help plan your learning.
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 words and sentences in English.
You'll use basic punctuation, including capital letters and full stops.
You'll spell common everyday words correctly.
You'll communicate in writing for familiar, everyday situations.
You'll understand how sentences are structured in written English.
You'll develop the confidence to write short messages, notes, or forms.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Brooklands College. Learning is hands-on and practical, using written tasks and exercises based on everyday situations. Assessment is through written tasks completed during the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will give feedback throughout to support your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner or domestic assistant: basic written English supports job applications
Warehouse operative: writing skills help with forms and records
Care assistant: written communication used in daily notes and logs
Kitchen assistant: writing used for orders, labels, and rotas
Retail assistant: writing needed for stock checks and messages
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, building on what you have learned here.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across other areas at the same level.
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): move forward across reading and writing together as your English develops.
