Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day, and you can enrol throughout the year. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Writing qualification focuses on developing your written English, covering everyday texts and familiar formats. The course runs for one year and also includes maths study to support your wider progress. It suits anyone aged 16 to 18 who speaks English as a second or other language, from beginner to upper intermediate level. You'll sit assessments when you're ready.
Who this course is for
ESOL is all about integration and inclusivity. You will have the opportunity to make new friends and will be part of a welcoming and diverse community. It will develop your language and communication skills as well as increase your confidence in speaking, writing and reading English. Your study programme will also include enrolment onto our maths programme which can develop your skills & prepare you for employment or for progressing onto another course at a higher level. You can enrol throughout the year and will be entered for nationally recognised assessments when you are ready. This course is also available at Pre-entry Level.
Entry requirements
You must be aged 16 to 18.
Suitable for those who speak English as a second/other language and who are at beginner level to upper intermediate level.
What you will learn
You'll write clearly using everyday formats such as letters, notes, and forms.
You'll understand and reproduce texts from familiar, real-life situations.
You'll develop your written vocabulary and sentence structure in English.
You'll practise reading and responding to written English in common contexts.
You'll build maths skills alongside your English study.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Harlow College during the day. Reading and writing assessments are based on understanding and reproducing texts from familiar, everyday formats. You'll be entered for assessments when you are ready, rather than at a fixed point in the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: written English used daily in emails and messages.
Retail sales assistant: writing labels, notes, and simple reports.
Warehouse operative: completing written records and forms.
Receptionist: handling written correspondence and messages.
Catering assistant: reading and following written instructions.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up in written English.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading and Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: move toward a qualification recognised by UK employers as equivalent to GCSE English.
Vocational or academic courses at Harlow College: once your English is strong enough, you can move into a subject area that interests you.
