Free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course in Hexham. Classes run at Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, giving you time to build your written English at a manageable pace. You'll develop the writing skills you need for everyday life and work in the UK. This is a Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing Course, covering how to write clearly and accurately in English. It suits adults who want to improve their written English as part of learning English for speakers of other languages.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
What you will learn
You'll write sentences and short texts clearly in English.
You'll use correct spelling for common words and phrases.
You'll apply basic punctuation, including full stops and capital letters.
You'll structure written communication for everyday purposes.
You'll write for practical situations, such as forms, notes, and messages.
You'll understand how to adapt your writing for different purposes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hexham Campus. Learning is practical and task-based, focusing on written exercises you complete in class. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course to help you improve.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Hexham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - clear written English helps with emails and messages.
Care assistant - writing notes and records is part of the role.
Retail assistant - writing skills support stock and communication tasks.
Warehouse operative - written communication used daily in logistics.
Cleaner or catering assistant - basic written English needed for workplace forms.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) - build your reading skills alongside writing.
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening) - develop spoken English for work and daily life.
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life - the next step if you want to reach a higher level of English.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE English, and a natural next step once your ESOL skills are strong.
