Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Coventry. Classes run at Southfields Adult Education Centre. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around family, work, or other commitments. Over around 82 hours, you'll build your written English skills, covering everything from forming sentences to organising ideas clearly on the page. This is an english for speakers of other languages course, designed to help you learn English in the UK at a pace that works for you.
Who this course is for
Courses run on various days, times and venues in Coventry. Some courses may also be offered online. For more detailed information regarding courses please visit our website: http//www.coventry.gov.uk/adulted from 01/08/2022 or select the "Go to course" option below.
What you will learn
You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll organise your writing clearly, with a beginning, middle, and end.
You'll use a range of vocabulary to express your ideas in writing.
You'll write for different purposes, such as messages, letters, and notes.
You'll spell common words correctly and check your own writing for errors.
You'll understand how to adapt your writing for different readers.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Southfields Adult Education Centre, working with a tutor and other students. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real-life writing situations. You'll complete these tasks during the course, and your work will be assessed against the City and Guilds Level 1 standard. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Southfields Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core requirement.
Receptionist: you'll write emails, messages, and notes daily.
Warehouse operative: written records and labelling are part of the role.
Care assistant: writing care notes is a key part of the job.
Retail assistant: writing is used for stock records and customer queries.
School support worker: written communication with staff and parents is expected.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, bringing your written English to a higher standard recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: combines reading, writing, and speaking skills in one qualification, and is the recognised equivalent of GCSE English.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: pairs well with this course to strengthen your overall English.
