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Free Entry Level 2 English Writing Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 English Writing Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and fits around other commitments. You'll develop your writing skills step by step, covering sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and how to write for different purposes. The course is for adults aged 19 or over.

You'll have an information, advice, and guidance session before you start to make sure the course is right for you. You'll finish with an Entry Level Writing qualification.

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll form clear, simple sentences using correct punctuation.
  • You'll spell common words accurately and use a range of vocabulary.
  • You'll plan and organise your writing before you start.
  • You'll write for different purposes, such as notes, messages, and short texts.
  • You'll check and correct your own writing for errors.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom with a tutor. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. You'll practise writing tasks in class and build your skills week by week. Assessment is through written tasks and activities completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Clerical or admin support worker, where basic written communication is needed.
  • Retail assistant, writing labels, notes, or simple records at work.
  • Care support worker, completing written logs and daily records.
  • Warehouse operative, reading and writing simple workplace instructions.

Most roles that rely on written English will expect at least Level 1 or Level 2 writing skills. This course is a strong first step toward those levels.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 English Writing, the next step up from this course.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1, builds reading, writing, and communication together.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English, useful for work and further study.
  • GCSE English Language, for learners who want a school-leaving qualification in English.
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