Free Entry Level 2 ESOL Writing Course in Saint Helens

CostFREE
Duration90 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 Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime sessions run part-time, so you can fit study around family or other commitments. The course runs for 90 hours and focuses on written English for speakers of other languages. You'll practise forming sentences, organising ideas, and writing for everyday situations. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This Course is for people who want to study Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)

Entry requirements

Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses

What you will learn

  • You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll organise your writing clearly, with a beginning, middle, and end.
  • You'll write for everyday purposes, such as messages, notes, and short letters.
  • You'll use common vocabulary accurately in written form.
  • You'll spell frequently used words correctly.
  • You'll understand when and how to use capital letters and full stops.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at St Helens College, working with a teacher and other students. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real everyday writing situations. You'll complete short written pieces that show what you can do. There are no formal exams. Your work is assessed against the City and Guilds Entry Level 2 standard.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: written communication is part of the role.
  • Warehouse operative: reading and writing instructions on the job.
  • Care assistant: writing notes and records for clients.
  • Retail assistant: handling written tasks at the till and on the shop floor.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: following written health and safety instructions.
  • School support worker: supporting children alongside written classroom tasks.

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): develop your reading alongside your writing.
  • Entry Level 2 or 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English skills across all areas.
  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: a broader English qualification covering reading, writing, and communication.

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