Free Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life: Writing course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College, full-time during the day. This entry level ESOL Skills for Life: Writing qualification is for adults who use English as an additional language and want to develop their written English. You'll study for one year, building the writing skills that employers and further education providers expect at this level. The course is assessed by the English Speaking Board. You'll have an initial assessment so Bedford College can confirm this is the right level and plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll write simple sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common everyday words accurately.
You'll plan and organise short pieces of writing.
You'll write for different purposes, such as forms, notes, and messages.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and question marks correctly.
You'll check and correct your own writing.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Bedford College with a teacher. Learning is practical and activity-based, focusing on written tasks. Assessment is through written assignments and tasks set by the English Speaking Board. There is no formal exam. Your work is marked against the Entry Level 3 standard for the Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing).
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: written English needed for stock records and messages
Care assistant: writing care notes and daily records
Warehouse operative: completing written paperwork and logs
Cleaner or caretaker: filling in job sheets and reports
Kitchen assistant: reading and writing basic food safety records
School support worker: supporting written communication in school settings
What you could study next
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, covering more complex writing tasks and a wider range of purposes.
Entry Level 3 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) or (Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3: combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification, recognised by employers and colleges.
