Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Sheffield. Classes run at Fir Vale Healthy Living Centre during the daytime. You'll develop your written English skills, covering sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and writing for everyday situations. The course runs for 90 hours and is open to adults aged 19 and over. An initial assessment will confirm that this entry level esol skills for life (writing) course is the right level for you. Completing the course earns you the Gateway Qualifications Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3) with certificate.
Who this course is for
If you are aged 19 or over, and want to do a course designed to build your confidence, progress towards a qualification and increase opportunities with employers.
What you will learn
You'll write sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.
You'll spell common words accurately in written tasks.
You'll structure short texts for everyday purposes, such as notes, messages, and forms.
You'll use capital letters, full stops, and commas correctly.
You'll write for different audiences and purposes.
You'll plan and draft short pieces of writing before producing a final version.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Fir Vale Healthy Living Centre, with daytime sessions on a flexible timetable. Learning is practical and task-based, focusing on written exercises. Assessment is through written tasks and portfolio evidence that you build up during the course. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Fir Vale Healthy Living Centre 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: completing written records and forms.
Care assistant: writing care notes and daily logs.
Retail assistant: handling written tasks and stock records.
School support worker: supporting written communication in the classroom.
Cleaner or caretaker: completing written checklists and incident reports.
What you could study next
Once you complete this entry level esol skills for life (writing) qualification, you could move on to:
Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) — the next step up, covering more complex writing tasks.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening) — to build a fuller set of English language skills.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 — if you want a qualification that employers and colleges recognise alongside GCSE English.
