Free Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester. This entry level ESOL skills for life course focuses on written English for people with limited experience writing in English. You'll build practical writing skills over 90 hours of daytime classroom study. The course covers forming letters, writing words and simple sentences, and communicating basic information in writing. You do not need a previous ESOL qualification to join. An initial assessment confirms 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 form letters and words correctly in written English.
You'll write simple sentences using basic punctuation.
You'll communicate straightforward information in writing.
You'll spell common everyday words.
You'll understand how written English is structured at a basic level.
You'll practise writing for everyday purposes such as filling in forms or writing short messages.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Leicester, with a flexible daytime timetable. Assessment is through written tasks and activities that reflect real writing situations. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the course. There is no formal written exam. You'll be assessed on the writing work you produce during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cleaner or domestic assistant: written English supports workplace communication.
Kitchen assistant: basic writing used for stock and hygiene records.
Warehouse operative: writing needed for picking lists and records.
Care assistant: written notes and records are part of daily work.
Retail assistant: writing used for stock checks and customer messages.
Factory or production operative: written instructions and forms are common.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up in written English, building on what you've learned here.
Entry Level 1 or 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading): develop your English reading skills alongside your writing.
Entry Level ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening): round out your English communication skills in all four areas.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): a longer-term goal once you've progressed through the entry levels.