Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing classes in Wakefield. Classes run at Manygates Adult Education Centre, with part-time daytime sessions over 13 weeks. This course helps you develop your written English skills, from forming sentences to writing for everyday situations in the UK. You'll work at a manageable pace, with time to practise and build on each skill before moving to the next. It covers the writing skills you need for work, study, and daily life.
Who this course is for
This course will cover speaking, listening, reading and writing at your level. It will give you skills for everyday life.
Entry requirements
Please contact us on 01924 303302 for more information.
What you will learn
You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common words accurately in written English.
You'll structure short texts for everyday purposes, such as messages, forms, and notes.
You'll use vocabulary suited to different writing situations.
You'll write clearly so that a reader can understand your meaning.
You'll practise writing for real tasks you may face in work or daily life in the UK.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Manygates Adult Education Centre. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect everyday writing situations. Your tutor will give you feedback as you progress. There is no formal exam; you are assessed on the written work you produce during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manygates Adult Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: writing emails, messages, and records at work.
Warehouse or logistics worker: completing written forms and labels.
Care assistant: writing notes and records about the people you support.
Retail assistant: writing stock records and responding to written queries.
Cleaner or facilities worker: completing written checklists and reports.
School support worker: communicating in writing with staff and families.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your English reading skills alongside your writing.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your spoken English at the same level.
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, moving toward the standard employers ask for when they say GCSE English or equivalent.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a qualification that covers reading, writing, and communication together, recognised by employers and colleges across the UK.
