Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Stockton-on-Tees. Classes run at Stockton Council Learning and Skills. Daytime sessions run part-time over 12 weeks, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. This is an entry level esol skills for life: writing course for adults aged 19 and over whose first language is not English. You'll develop basic written English skills, from forming letters and words to writing simple sentences. Note that your residency status may affect funding eligibility.
Who this course is for
Aged 19+, Ideal for learners for whom English is not their first Language
Entry requirements
Aged 19+, Learners for whom English is not their first Language. Residency status may impact funding eligibility
What you will learn
You'll practise forming letters and words correctly in English.
You'll write simple words and short phrases on everyday topics.
You'll learn basic punctuation, including capital letters and full stops.
You'll understand how sentences are put together in written English.
You'll write short texts about familiar subjects, such as yourself or your daily life.
You'll build accuracy and confidence in spelling common English words.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Stockton Council Learning and Skills, with a teacher supporting you throughout. Learning is practical and hands-on, using written tasks and exercises. Assessment is through short written tasks that show what you can do. You'll have an initial assessment before the course starts to confirm that Entry Level 1 is the right starting point for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockton Council Learning and Skills 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.
Kitchen assistant or café worker: writing helps with orders and notes.
Care assistant: written communication is part of everyday care work.
Retail assistant: writing skills used for stock notes and messages.
Warehouse operative: reading and writing labels and instructions.
School or nursery support worker: written English needed for records.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up in written English.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your reading alongside your writing.
Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): build all four language skills together.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 1 or 2: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication.
