Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing at Francis St Calderdale College

CostFREE
Duration78 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. This is an english for speakers of other languages course focused entirely on writing skills at Entry Level 1. You'll practise forming letters, words, and simple sentences in English. The course runs for 78 hours in total. It's a good starting point if you want to learn English in the UK and build your written English from the ground up. Entry Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) with certificate.

Who this course is for

See website for more details

What you will learn

  • You'll form letters and words correctly in written English.
  • You'll write simple words and short phrases.
  • You'll use basic punctuation such as capital letters and full stops.
  • You'll spell common everyday words in English.
  • You'll write simple sentences to communicate basic information.
  • You'll understand how written English is structured at a basic level.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day at Francis St Calderdale College. You'll learn through guided writing tasks and practice activities in class. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do at Entry Level 1. Your tutor will support you through each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale 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.
  • Kitchen assistant: writing helps with understanding rotas and instructions.
  • Care assistant: written communication is part of everyday care work.
  • Retail assistant: writing supports stock notes and simple records.
  • Factory or warehouse operative: written English helps with safety forms.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up in written English.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): builds your reading alongside writing.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): rounds out your English skills.
  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Writing): a combined qualification at the next level, moving you closer to everyday written English.

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