Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing at Francis St Calderdale College

CostFREE
Duration150 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College. Daytime sessions are part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. The course runs for 78 hours and focuses on written English for speakers of other languages. You'll practise forming sentences, organising ideas, and writing for everyday situations. An initial assessment checks that this is the right level for you and helps plan your learning. This is a free ESOL Skills for Life: Writing qualification for adults who want to build their written English. City and Guilds Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) with certificate.

Who this course is for

See website for more details

What you will learn

  • You'll write simple sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll organise your writing clearly for different purposes.
  • You'll use everyday vocabulary to communicate in writing.
  • You'll spell common words accurately.
  • You'll write for practical situations such as forms, notes, and short messages.
  • You'll understand how to structure a short piece of writing.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom based and part-time, with daytime attendance at Francis St Calderdale College. You'll learn through guided writing tasks and practice activities in class. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. Your tutor will give feedback on your writing throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: written English supports workplace communication.
  • Care assistant: writing notes and records is part of the role.
  • Retail assistant: helps with written tasks on the shop floor.
  • Kitchen assistant: supports reading and following written instructions.
  • Warehouse operative: written communication used daily in many roles.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up in written English.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: moves you toward the GCSE-equivalent English qualification recognised by employers and colleges.

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