Entry Level 1 ESOL Writing Course in Wallsend – Tyne Metropolitan College

Cost£270.00
Duration3 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This is a free esol skills for life: writing course for adults learning English for the first time or building very basic writing skills. The course runs for around 3 months. You'll practise forming letters, writing simple words and sentences, and communicating in written English at Entry Level 1. There are no specific entry requirements.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60141876 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 1) | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll form letters and write the alphabet clearly.
  • You'll write simple words and short phrases in English.
  • You'll construct basic sentences using everyday vocabulary.
  • You'll use capital letters and full stops correctly.
  • You'll write your name, address, and other personal details.
  • You'll communicate simple information in written English.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Tyne Metropolitan College with a teacher and other students. Learning is hands-on, with writing practice in every session. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do at Entry Level 1. Your teacher will support you throughout and track your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • You'll need further English qualifications before most job roles. This entry level esol skills for life: writing qualification is a first step toward employment in the UK.
  • Retail assistant, once your English develops further.
  • Cleaner or laundry worker, roles where basic written English helps.
  • Kitchen assistant, where written communication is useful day to day.
  • Care assistant, once you build your English to a higher level.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - the natural next step after Entry Level 1, building on the writing skills you've developed.
  • Entry Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Speaking and Listening) - to develop your English across all four skills alongside writing.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 - once your English is stronger, this moves you toward the recognised GCSE equivalent.

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