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Free Entry Level ESOL Writing Course in Kettering – Workpays Kettering

CostFREE
Duration90 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, with daytime sessions designed for people who currently have limited experience writing in English. You'll build practical English writing skills over 90 hours of flexible classroom study. The course covers how to write in English for everyday situations, from forming sentences to communicating clearly on paper. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people looking to learn how to communicate using English and currently have a limited understanding of how to write in English.

Entry requirements

You do not currently hold a ESOL qualification at this level and have a desire to achieve a recognised qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to form basic sentences in written English.
  • You'll practise writing words and phrases for everyday situations.
  • You'll develop your understanding of spelling, punctuation, and grammar at Entry Level 1.
  • You'll learn how to communicate simple information in writing.
  • You'll build the skills to write short texts such as notes and messages.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Kettering, with flexible daytime attendance. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do in English. Your progress is assessed against the Entry Level 1 writing standards for the ESOL Skills for Life qualification. There are no formal exams; your written work is used to demonstrate your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Kettering will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cleaner or domestic assistant: basic written English supports job applications and workplace forms.
  • Kitchen assistant: writing skills help with food labelling, notes, and rotas.
  • Care assistant: written communication is used daily in care settings.
  • Retail assistant: writing supports stock notes, messages, and customer records.
  • Warehouse operative: written English helps with picking lists and safety records.

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry Level 1 qualification, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Award to keep developing your written English. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications build toward the standard employers and colleges typically look for. You may also want to study ESOL Reading or Speaking and Listening alongside your writing to round out your English skills.

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