Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Dunstable. Classes run at Kingsland Community College, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. If English is not your first language, this course builds your written English from the ground up. You'll cover spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and practise everyday writing tasks: filling in forms, sending emails, writing letters, and more. The course runs for 90 hours part-time. A free esol skills for life: writing course for adults looking to gain a recognised Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing certificate.
Who this course is for
If English is not your first language, an accredited Writing in ESOL certificate will improve your written English skills. The course covers spelling, punctuation and grammar. You'll be able to confidently write a shopping list, complete a form with personal details for applications, send text messages and emails, and write letters and postcards.
What you will learn
You'll practise spelling common words correctly in written tasks.
You'll use punctuation accurately, including full stops, commas, and capital letters.
You'll apply grammar rules to write clear, correct sentences.
You'll write everyday documents such as shopping lists and personal forms.
You'll compose text messages, emails, letters, and postcards in English.
You'll complete application forms with personal details confidently.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Kingsland Community College, with a tutor guiding you through written exercises and practical tasks. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real everyday situations, such as completing forms and writing short messages. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds Level 1 standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingsland Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Receptionist: written English is needed for emails and messages.
Retail assistant: writing labels, forms, and stock records.
Care assistant: completing daily written records and notes.
School support assistant: writing communications with staff and parents.
Warehouse operative: completing written delivery and stock forms.
Cleaner or catering assistant: filling in workplace health and safety paperwork.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, covering more complex writing tasks and closer to GCSE-equivalent standard.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification covering reading and writing, recognised by employers when they ask for GCSE English or equivalent.
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) Level 1: pairs well with this course to build all-round English skills.
