Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Bedford. Classes run at Bedford College during the day, part-time, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll develop your written English at Level 1, covering the skills employers and further study providers look for. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you, and the college will use it to 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 clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll plan and organise your writing before you start.
You'll use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling at Level 1.
You'll write sentences and paragraphs that are easy to follow.
You'll adapt your writing style to suit formal and informal situations.
You'll check and correct your own written work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Bedford College. Assessment is through written tasks that reflect real writing situations. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce clear, organised written English at Level 1. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course to help you improve.
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
Customer service assistant: written communication is a core requirement.
Warehouse or logistics operative: writing is needed for records and reports.
Care assistant: care settings require written notes and records.
Retail assistant: writing skills support stock records and customer correspondence.
Classroom or school support assistant: written English is essential in this role.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing): the next step up, moving toward the level employers often ask for.
Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Reading or Speaking and Listening): broaden your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: if you want a qualification recognised as equivalent to GCSE English, this is the route to consider.
