Free Level 1 ESOL Skills for Life (writing) Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus on evenings, so you can fit study around your other commitments. The course runs for around 5 months part-time. You'll develop your written English at Level 1, covering the skills employers and further study providers expect. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll write clearly for different purposes and audiences.
You'll use correct sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar.
You'll spell common and subject-specific words accurately.
You'll plan and organise your writing before you draft it.
You'll check and proofread your own written work.
You'll write in formal and informal styles as the situation requires.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Sessions combine guided writing tasks, group work, and individual practice. Assessment is through written tasks that show what you can do. 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. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: clear written communication needed daily.
Receptionist: emails, messages, and written records are core tasks.
Administrator: writing accurately is central to most admin roles.
Retail assistant: written skills support stock records and customer queries.
Care assistant: care notes and records require clear written English.
Warehouse operative: written reporting and labelling tasks are common.
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): round out your English skills across all four areas.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: a broader English qualification that covers reading, writing, and speaking and listening together.
