Free Level 1 ESOL Writing Course in Exeter – Exeter College

CostFREE
Duration66 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The course covers written English skills at Level 1, from forming sentences and paragraphs to writing for different purposes and audiences. Classes run for around 60 hours in total. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) Certificate.

Who this course is for

For details about GATEWAY AWARD IN ESOL SKILLS FOR LIFE - LEVEL 1 - WRITING, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.

Entry requirements

See website for futher details

What you will learn

  • You'll write sentences and paragraphs using correct grammar and punctuation.
  • You'll organise your writing clearly for different purposes.
  • You'll choose appropriate vocabulary for formal and informal writing.
  • You'll plan, draft, and check your written work.
  • You'll write for real situations, such as letters, messages, and short texts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Exeter College. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. You'll produce pieces of writing that are marked against the Level 1 standard. Your tutor will give feedback throughout the course to help you improve.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Exeter 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
  • Administrator - emails, letters, and records need clear written English
  • Receptionist - handles written messages and correspondence daily
  • Retail assistant - stock notes, forms, and written tasks are common
  • Healthcare support worker - accurate written records matter in care settings
  • Warehouse operative - written instructions and forms are part of the role

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) - the next step up, and the level at which written English is recognised as equivalent to GCSE English by many employers.
  • 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 - combines reading, writing, and speaking in one qualification, widely used for employment and further study.

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