Free Entry Level ESOL Writing Course in Redditch – Workpays Redditch

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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch. This entry level ESOL skills for life course is for people with limited written English who want to start writing in English with confidence. You'll learn to form letters, write simple words and sentences, and communicate basic information in writing. The course runs for 90 hours, with daytime classes on a flexible schedule. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting 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 write simple words correctly.
  • You'll write short sentences using basic English.
  • You'll use capital letters, full stops, and simple punctuation.
  • You'll write your name, address, and other personal information.
  • You'll communicate simple messages and information in writing.
  • You'll understand how written English is structured at a basic level.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Workpays Redditch, with daytime sessions on a flexible timetable. Learning is practical and hands-on, focused on writing tasks you can use in everyday life. Assessment is through written tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no formal exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - written communication used daily
  • Warehouse operative - reading and writing labels and forms
  • Care assistant - recording basic notes and information
  • Retail assistant - writing simple messages and stock records
  • Cleaner or catering assistant - following written instructions

What you could study next

Once you complete this Entry 1 Award, you can move on to the Entry Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) qualification to build further written English skills. From there, Entry Level 3 and then Level 1 ESOL qualifications take you toward the level of written English many employers ask for. The entry level ESOL skills for life qualification is a recognised first step on that journey.

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