Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Writing Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration88 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Sheffield. Classes run at CTS Training. This daytime ESOL course focuses on written English for speakers of other languages, covering the skills you need to write clearly in everyday and work situations. The course runs over 88 hours of flexible daytime study. It suits those aged 16 to 19, or 19 to 24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, who want to build their written English. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point.

Who this course is for

16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.

Entry requirements

***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.

What you will learn

  • You'll write simple sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
  • You'll organise your writing so it makes sense to the reader.
  • You'll write for practical purposes, such as forms, notes, and short messages.
  • You'll use capital letters, full stops, and question marks correctly.
  • You'll understand how to adapt your writing for different situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at CTS Training, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through written tasks and activities that reflect real writing situations. Your tutor will assess your work throughout the course. There is no formal written exam at Entry Level 2; assessment is based on the work you produce during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written communication is a core requirement.
  • Warehouse operative: writing is needed for records and paperwork.
  • Care assistant: notes and written records are part of daily work.
  • Retail assistant: writing skills support stock and customer tasks.
  • Cleaner or catering assistant: basic written English helps with workplace forms.
  • School support worker: written English is needed for classroom tasks.

What you could study next

Once you complete this course, you could move on to the Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Award, then Level 1, and eventually Level 2. Functional Skills English Level 2 is the recognised equivalent to a GCSE in English and is accepted by many employers when they ask for english for work purposes. Progressing through the levels opens up further training and employment options.

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