Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Chester. Classes run at Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House. This is a daytime English writing course for speakers of other languages who want to improve their written English. Over 14 weeks, you'll work on the writing skills you use every day, from forming sentences to communicating clearly in writing. The course covers Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing, and the level 1 esol skills for life writing qualification is assessed through written tasks.
Who this course is for
Learners wishing to improve their English
What you will learn
You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common words accurately in written English.
You'll organise your writing clearly so it makes sense to the reader.
You'll write for different purposes, such as messages, notes, and short texts.
You'll use vocabulary appropriate to everyday written communication.
You'll check and correct your own writing for errors.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House, with daytime sessions over 14 weeks. Learning is flexible and tailored to your level. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. You'll complete writing activities during the course, and your work will be assessed to confirm you've met the requirements for the Level 1 Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire Skills and Employment The Old School House will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is used daily
Receptionist: emails, messages, and written records required
Care assistant: written notes and reports are part of the role
Retail assistant: written tasks include stock notes and messages
Warehouse operative: written instructions and forms are common
School support worker: written communication with staff and families
What you could study next
Once you've completed this Level 1 Award, you could move on to:
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English closer to GCSE standard.
Level 1 or Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
